Newbottle Primary Academy

URN: 140584 • Houghton le Spring DH4 4EE

Overview

Name
Newbottle Primary Academy
URN
140584
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
68.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
C Shield (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915005957
Website
Visit
Address
Houghton Road, Houghton le Spring DH4 4EE

Summary

Newbottle Primary Academy, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed primary school catering to children aged 3 to 11. As an academy converter, it has been part of the Aim High Academy Trust since February 2014, which focuses on providing tailored educational solutions to enhance student outcomes. The school has a current enrolment of 443 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420, and serves a diverse community with 13.9% of students eligible for free school meals.

The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, promoting both academic and personal development. Key initiatives include support for mental health and wellbeing, as well as opportunities for extracurricular activities such as music tuition and outdoor learning through Forest School. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their full potential.

Newbottle Primary Academy places a strong emphasis on community engagement and values, aiming to inspire students to aim high and believe in themselves. The school actively collaborates with parents and local stakeholders to create a supportive educational environment, preparing children for future success.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
AIM HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
443
Boys
220
Girls
223
FSM %
13.90
Open date
2014-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 443 220 223 420 13.90
2024-09-11 456 236 220 420 15.10
2023-09-11 477 257 220 420 15.60
2022-09-11 477 257 220 420 15.60
2021-09-11 466 261 205 420 15.60
2020-09-11 481 267 214 420 11.20

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