St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
95%
Capacity
200
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 200 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicholas Reeson, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2332nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 73 in Sunderland.
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 28 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton include Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Athletics, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH5 8NF |
| Headteacher | Nicholas Reeson |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 200 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 200 / 210 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2332nd of 13,686
Nationally
121st of 677
In North East
13th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
45%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring
Sunderland, DH5 8NF
Durham Road, St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring
Sunderland, DH5 8NF
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