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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

Academy converter · Houghton le Spring · DH5 8NF

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 4–11

Pupils

193

Local authority

Sunderland

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, 193 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 8.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Houghton le Spring
23
Primary schools in Houghton le Spring
18
Academies among open schools in Houghton le Spring
57% (13)
Open schools in DH5
11
Primary in DH5
8
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Primary in Sunderland LA
81

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Houghton le SpringNear DH5

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age range
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
147131

Location

Address
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Postcode
DH5 8NF
Town
Houghton le Spring
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
193
Boys / girls
99 / 94
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
193 / 210 (92%)
Free school meals
8.8%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Reeson
Telephone
01915840542
Website
www.stmichaelshoughton.bwcet.com

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