Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Type | Primary |
Age Range | 3-11 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Address | Station Road Penshaw Houghton le Spring Tyne and Wear DH4 7JZ |
Phone | 01913854545 |
Reference Number | 147139 |
Description
betaOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and nurturing educational community located in Penshaw, Sunderland (UK), with a postcode of DH4 7JZ. The school is part of the Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, serving children from the age of 4 through to 11. Standout features of Our Lady Queen of Peace include:
- Thriving Catholic ethos, striving to develop pupils' Christian faith and values.
- Strong links with the local parish, ensuring a sense of belonging and community.
- Caring, experienced, and dedicated staff, who create a positive learning environment.
- Application of the National Curriculum, focusing on creativity, critical thinking, and personal well-being.
- Commitment to modern, engaging teaching methods, while ensuring strong foundations in core subjects.
- A wide variety of extra-curricular activities, clubs, and lunchtime challenges, which cater to diverse interests.
- A staff team that undergoes continuous professional development, ensuring well-qualified and up-to-date teaching and support staff.
The school is characterized by its welcoming atmosphere, well-equipped classrooms, and engaging learning experiences. Our Lady Queen of Peace actively strives to produce well-rounded, confident, and imaginative young people with a dedication to their faith and values, thereby preparing them for the next stages of their education.
General Makeup
Number of pupils | 342 |
Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.12%
Girls: 50.88% |
Year Groups
Year | Number of pupils |
---|---|
1 | 45 |
2 | 44 |
3 | 43 |
4 | 46 |
5 | 47 |
6 | 48 |
Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-14 |
Date | Description | Report |
---|---|---|
2022-05-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
2019-07-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
2006-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2002-09-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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Reading | 106 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Maths | 105 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress Scores
Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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Reading | -0.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Writing | -2.8 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Maths | -1.5 | Upgrade | Upgrade |