Gillas Lane Primary Academy
URN: 143493 • Houghton le Spring DH5 8EH
Overview
- Name
- Gillas Lane Primary Academy
- URN
- 143493
- 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
- 42.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kay Straughan (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915005956
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring DH5 8EH
Summary
Gillas Lane Primary Academy, located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, is a mixed primary school catering to children aged 3 to 11 years. As part of the Aim High Academy Trust since October 2016, the school emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued as an individual. With a current enrolment of 143 pupils and a capacity of 150, Gillas Lane aims to provide a safe and well-ordered community for learning.
The school operates a structured day, with nursery hours from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and primary classes from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, including a morning break. Gillas Lane is committed to overcoming barriers to learning, fostering resilience among students, and encouraging them to strive for personal excellence. The school prides itself on its family-oriented approach, ensuring that all children receive the care and support they need to succeed both academically and socially.
Gillas Lane Primary Academy serves as a vital part of its local community, providing a welcoming atmosphere where parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school. The school actively promotes high expectations and teamwork, creating a positive environment for students to thrive.
The school operates a structured day, with nursery hours from 8:45 AM to 11:45 AM and primary classes from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM, including a morning break. Gillas Lane is committed to overcoming barriers to learning, fostering resilience among students, and encouraging them to strive for personal excellence. The school prides itself on its family-oriented approach, ensuring that all children receive the care and support they need to succeed both academically and socially.
Gillas Lane Primary Academy serves as a vital part of its local community, providing a welcoming atmosphere where parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school. The school actively promotes high expectations and teamwork, creating a positive environment for students to thrive.
Useful links
- Aim High Academy Trust (other)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
- 150
- Pupils
- 143
- Boys
- 80
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 64.50
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 143 | 80 | 63 | 150 | 64.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 132 | 73 | 59 | 150 | 64.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 133 | 69 | 64 | 150 | 72.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 133 | 69 | 64 | 150 | 72.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 139 | 70 | 69 | 150 | 70.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 138 | 70 | 68 | 150 | 53.10 |
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