Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
URN: 147139 • Houghton le Spring DH4 7JZ
Overview
- Name
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
- URN
- 147139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 51.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire Garbutt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913854545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Houghton le Spring DH4 7JZ
Summary
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, located in Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, is an academy converter serving a mixed-gender population of 308 pupils, with a capacity of 353. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where students can flourish in accordance with its Catholic ethos, values, and mission. The leadership team, headed by Mrs. C Garbutt, prioritises the holistic development of each child, ensuring a strong foundation in both academic and spiritual growth.
The curriculum at Our Lady Queen of Peace is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that cater to diverse learning needs. The school also offers additional support through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provisions, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require to thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with opportunities for parents to get involved through various initiatives, including the Friends of OLQP. The school promotes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging strong partnerships between families and staff to support children's learning and wellbeing. For more information, visit their website at ourladyqueenofpeacepenshaw.bwcet.com.
The curriculum at Our Lady Queen of Peace is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating a range of subjects and activities that cater to diverse learning needs. The school also offers additional support through its Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provisions, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require to thrive.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's ethos, with opportunities for parents to get involved through various initiatives, including the Friends of OLQP. The school promotes a collaborative atmosphere, encouraging strong partnerships between families and staff to support children's learning and wellbeing. For more information, visit their website at ourladyqueenofpeacepenshaw.bwcet.com.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 16th September Newsletter - 12th September 2025 (download)
- 26th September Newsletter - 26th September 2025 (download)
- 16th September Key dates - 2025-26 (download)
- 10th October Newsletter - 10th October 2025 (download)
- 10th October Online Safety Newsletter - Oct 25 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 353
- Pupils
- 308
- Boys
- 155
- Girls
- 153
- FSM %
- 12.00
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 308 | 155 | 153 | 353 | 12.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 319 | 158 | 161 | 353 | 11.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 344 | 170 | 174 | 353 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 344 | 170 | 174 | 353 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 338 | 173 | 165 | 353 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 181 | 174 | 350 | 7.20 |
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