Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
87%
Capacity
308
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 308 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 353 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw "Good", the school is led by headteacher Claire Garbutt, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4740th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 30th out of 73 in Sunderland.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 45 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is positive, with 79% recommending the school (73 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw include Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Station Road, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 7JZ |
| Headteacher | Claire Garbutt |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 308 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 308 / 353 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4740th of 13,686
Nationally
252nd of 677
In North East
30th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
56%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
73 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
66
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Station Road, Houghton le Spring
Sunderland, DH4 7JZ
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