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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NF

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

200

Ages

4-11

FSM

6.0%

Capacity

210

Ofsted

Good

May 2022

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

97.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

97.0%

RWM Combined

87.0%

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About St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 200 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8NF | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2022 — Good
Oct 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Michael's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

What is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton's Ofsted rating?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton's latest exam results?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton located?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland (DH5 8NF).

How many pupils attend St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton has around 200 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton with other schools?

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