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St Michael’s Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring DH5

Durham Road, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear DH5 8NF

10 simple reasons to choose St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring

State primary school (academy converter) in Houghton le Spring.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring

Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Houghton le Spring and one of the 8 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 33% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects, emphasising Catholic social morality. British Council’s International School Award for international learning activities.
School has achieved above average scores for pupil progress over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.

Find another school near St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton le Spring

Independent Prep Schools

The Chorister School (6.5 miles); Argyle House School, Infants & Juniors (6.5 miles).

State Primary Schools

Bernard Gilpin Primary School (0.5 miles); Mill Hill Primary School (3.4 miles); Pittington Primary School (3.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Argyle House School (6.5 miles); Durham School (6.6 miles); Durham High School for Girls (7.6 miles).

State Senior Schools

Christ's College (5.5 miles); The Hermitage Academy (5.6 miles); St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (6.6 miles).

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