Woodlea Primary School
URN: 151176 • Houghton le Spring DH4 6AR
Overview
- Name
- Woodlea Primary School
- URN
- 151176
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Adamson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913852675
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6AR
Summary
Woodlea Primary School, located in Houghton le Spring, County Durham, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 209 pupils, just shy of its capacity of 210. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where children feel happy and safe, as highlighted in its recent OFSTED report from May 2024. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto, "Proud," which reflects the commitment to fostering confidence, resilience, and independence among students.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Philip Adamson, who has served since 2008, Woodlea aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages a 'have a go' attitude. The school emphasizes the importance of positive relationships among staff, students, and parents, which are essential for creating a supportive learning community.
Woodlea Primary School also focuses on celebrating children's successes and empowering them to make informed decisions. With 23.20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a caring and welcoming environment.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Philip Adamson, who has served since 2008, Woodlea aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that encourages a 'have a go' attitude. The school emphasizes the importance of positive relationships among staff, students, and parents, which are essential for creating a supportive learning community.
Woodlea Primary School also focuses on celebrating children's successes and empowering them to make informed decisions. With 23.20% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children have the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a caring and welcoming environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Consulting with our SEND Pupils, Parents & Carers (sen)
- Our SEND Provison (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- Looked After Children with SEND (sen)
- Support for Emotional & Social Development (sen)
- SEND Specialist Expertise (sen)
- SEND Transition (sen)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EDEN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 92
- FSM %
- 23.20
- Open date
- 2024-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 117 | 92 | 210 | 23.20 |
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