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St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is a Primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 4-11Age range
PrimarySchool phase
95%Capacity used (200 of 210 pupils)
6.00%Free school meals eligible
GoodOfsted rating

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton's published admissions policy or contact Sunderland Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameSt Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton
URN147131
AddressDurham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 8NF
Telephone01915840542
HeadteacherNicholas Reeson (Headteacher)
School typeAcademy converter
PhasePrimary
Age rangeAges 4-11
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
Approx. coordinates54.835669, -1.471219 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is a Roman Catholic school. Faith schools typically use faith criteria alongside or instead of distance when allocating places. Always check the school's own admissions policy — distance alone may not determine your child's chance of a place.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton will be published on the school's website or on the Sunderland Council website. Search for "St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

✝️ Faith School

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Faith criteria typically apply alongside distance. Check the school's admissions policy carefully.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Rating: Good

Latest Ofsted inspection rated this school as Good. Inspection date: 04/05/2022. Quality of education: Good. Behaviour and attitudes: Good. Leadership: Good. Read the full Ofsted report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Sunderland Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Sunderland Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton is 147131. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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