Schools in Houghton le Spring
There are 23 schools in Houghton le Spring on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 18 primary and 2 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Houghton le Spring (18)
- Barnwell AcademyAcademy converter · DH4 7RT
- Bernard Gilpin Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH5 8DA
- Bournmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH4 6HF
- Burnside Academy InspiresAcademy converter · DH4 5HB
- Dubmire PrimaryAcademy sponsor led · DH4 6HL
- Easington Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH5 0JT
- East Rainton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH5 9RA
- Eppleton Academy Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DH5 9AJ
- Gillas Lane Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DH5 8EH
- Hetton Lyons Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DH5 0AH
- Hetton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH5 9ND
- New Penshaw AcademyAcademy sponsor led · DH4 7HY
- Newbottle Primary AcademyAcademy converter · DH4 4EE
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, PenshawAcademy converter · DH4 7JZ
- Shiney Row Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH4 4QP
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School, HoughtonAcademy converter · DH5 8NF
- West Rainton Primary SchoolCommunity school · DH4 6RN
- Woodlea Primary SchoolAcademy converter · DH4 6AR
Secondary schools in Houghton le Spring (2)
- Hetton AcademyAcademy converter · DH5 9JZ
- KepierAcademy converter · DH4 5BH
Nursery schools in Houghton le Spring (2)
- Hetton Lyons Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DH5 0AH
- Houghton Le Spring Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · DH5 8AE
Other phases in Houghton le Spring (1)
- The PoplarsOther independent special school · DH4 7AP
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Houghton le Spring?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 23 open schools with a Houghton le Spring address (as of 5 June 2026), including 18 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Houghton le Spring guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Houghton le Spring?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.