What did Ofsted judge Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Eppleton Academy Primary School?

Eppleton Academy Primary School has 208 pupils on roll.

What ages does Eppleton Academy Primary School take?

Eppleton Academy Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Eppleton Academy Primary School located?

Eppleton Academy Primary School is located in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AJ, Sunderland.

How do I apply to Eppleton Academy Primary School?

Eppleton Academy Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Eppleton Academy Primary School?

When Eppleton Academy Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children (including internationally adopted) — 'Looked-after' children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residency/child arrangement or special guardianship order – a child that is 'looked-after' by a Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989 (b) and a child who were looked after, but ceased to be so, because of adoption (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). and a 'Looked-after' child who appears to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as result of being adopted – a child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Sibling link — A sibling link – an older brother/sister or older child (including adoptive or step-children) that shares the same parent/carer and lives at the same address, who will still be attending Eppleton Academy at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or psychological reasons — Exceptional medical or psychological reasons – (you must include a medical or psychological report, prepared by a professional, to confirm information that you include in this section. This report should explain why only this school could meet your child's medical or psychological needs. Common childhood medical conditions such as asthma or giving a child's nervousness at starting a new school as a psychological reason for choosing a particular school are unlikely to be accepted as exceptional). If you intend to use this criterion when expressing a preference, please contact the School Admissions Team before completing the application form. (Eligibility under this category will be considered by a meeting of senior Academy staff), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the above, places will be offered on the basis of distance from the centre of the home address to the main entrance of the school with priority being given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured by the shortest safest walking distance, using a geographical information system (GIS).

What is the largest ethnic background at Eppleton Academy Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Eppleton Academy Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Eppleton Academy Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children (including internationally adopted) — 'Looked-after' children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residency/child arrangement or special guardianship order – a child that is 'looked-after' by a Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989 (b) and a child who were looked after, but ceased to be so, because of adoption (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). and a 'Looked-after' child who appears to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as result of being adopted – a child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society
2Sibling link — A sibling link – an older brother/sister or older child (including adoptive or step-children) that shares the same parent/carer and lives at the same address, who will still be attending Eppleton Academy at the time of admission.
3Exceptional medical or psychological reasons — Exceptional medical or psychological reasons – (you must include a medical or psychological report, prepared by a professional, to confirm information that you include in this section. This report should explain why only this school could meet your child's medical or psychological needs. Common childhood medical conditions such as asthma or giving a child's nervousness at starting a new school as a psychological reason for choosing a particular school are unlikely to be accepted as exceptional). If you intend to use this criterion when expressing a preference, please contact the School Admissions Team before completing the application form. (Eligibility under this category will be considered by a meeting of senior Academy staff).
4Children of staff at the school — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
5Children who attend Eppleton Academy Primary Nursery — Children who attend Eppleton Academy Primary Nursery.
6All other applicants — Pupils for whom preferences are expressed on grounds other that those outlined above.

If two applications tie: Within each of the above, places will be offered on the basis of distance from the centre of the home address to the main entrance of the school with priority being given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured by the shortest safest walking distance, using a geographical information system (GIS).

EHCP noted separately: 'Where a pupil has an Education, Health & Care Plan naming a school, a place will be offered at that school (subject to confirmation by the SEN Unit).' Waiting list held until end of Autumn term after September entry. Infant class size limit may be exceeded for twins/multiple births or armed forces personnel.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Eppleton Academy Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Eppleton Academy Primary School?: Eppleton Academy Primary School has 208 pupils on roll.
What ages does Eppleton Academy Primary School take?: Eppleton Academy Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Eppleton Academy Primary School located?: Eppleton Academy Primary School is located in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AJ, Sunderland.
How do I apply to Eppleton Academy Primary School?: Eppleton Academy Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Eppleton Academy Primary School?: When Eppleton Academy Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children (including internationally adopted) — 'Looked-after' children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residency/child arrangement or special guardianship order – a child that is 'looked-after' by a Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989 (b) and a child who were looked after, but ceased to be so, because of adoption (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). and a 'Looked-after' child who appears to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as result of being adopted – a child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Sibling link — A sibling link – an older brother/sister or older child (including adoptive or step-children) that shares the same parent/carer and lives at the same address, who will still be attending Eppleton Academy at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or psychological reasons — Exceptional medical or psychological reasons – (you must include a medical or psychological report, prepared by a professional, to confirm information that you include in this section. This report should explain why only this school could meet your child's medical or psychological needs. Common childhood medical conditions such as asthma or giving a child's nervousness at starting a new school as a psychological reason for choosing a particular school are unlikely to be accepted as exceptional). If you intend to use this criterion when expressing a preference, please contact the School Admissions Team before completing the application form. (Eligibility under this category will be considered by a meeting of senior Academy staff), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the above, places will be offered on the basis of distance from the centre of the home address to the main entrance of the school with priority being given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured by the shortest safest walking distance, using a geographical information system (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at Eppleton Academy Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Eppleton Academy Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Eppleton Academy Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children (including internationally adopted) — 'Looked-after' children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residency/child arrangement or special guardianship order – a child that is 'looked-after' by a Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989 (b) and a child who were looked after, but ceased to be so, because of adoption (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). and a 'Looked-after' child who appears to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as result of being adopted – a child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society
2Sibling link — A sibling link – an older brother/sister or older child (including adoptive or step-children) that shares the same parent/carer and lives at the same address, who will still be attending Eppleton Academy at the time of admission.
3Exceptional medical or psychological reasons — Exceptional medical or psychological reasons – (you must include a medical or psychological report, prepared by a professional, to confirm information that you include in this section. This report should explain why only this school could meet your child's medical or psychological needs. Common childhood medical conditions such as asthma or giving a child's nervousness at starting a new school as a psychological reason for choosing a particular school are unlikely to be accepted as exceptional). If you intend to use this criterion when expressing a preference, please contact the School Admissions Team before completing the application form. (Eligibility under this category will be considered by a meeting of senior Academy staff).
4Children of staff at the school — Children of staff at the school, in either of the following circumstances: a) The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or b) The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
5Children who attend Eppleton Academy Primary Nursery — Children who attend Eppleton Academy Primary Nursery.
6All other applicants — Pupils for whom preferences are expressed on grounds other that those outlined above.

Eppleton Academy Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Eppleton Academy Primary School's quality of education as Good at its inspection in September 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Eppleton Academy Primary School?: Eppleton Academy Primary School has 208 pupils on roll.
What ages does Eppleton Academy Primary School take?: Eppleton Academy Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Eppleton Academy Primary School located?: Eppleton Academy Primary School is located in Houghton le Spring, DH5 9AJ, Sunderland.
How do I apply to Eppleton Academy Primary School?: Eppleton Academy Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Eppleton Academy Primary School?: When Eppleton Academy Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children (including internationally adopted) — 'Looked-after' children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, residency/child arrangement or special guardianship order – a child that is 'looked-after' by a Local Authority in accordance with Section 22 of the Children's Act 1989 (b) and a child who were looked after, but ceased to be so, because of adoption (or become subject to a residence order or special guardianship order). and a 'Looked-after' child who appears to the Admission Authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as result of being adopted – a child is regarded as having been in state care in a place outside of England if they were accommodated by a public authority, a religious organisation or any other provider of care whose sole purpose is to benefit society; 2. Sibling link — A sibling link – an older brother/sister or older child (including adoptive or step-children) that shares the same parent/carer and lives at the same address, who will still be attending Eppleton Academy at the time of admission; 3. Exceptional medical or psychological reasons — Exceptional medical or psychological reasons – (you must include a medical or psychological report, prepared by a professional, to confirm information that you include in this section. This report should explain why only this school could meet your child's medical or psychological needs. Common childhood medical conditions such as asthma or giving a child's nervousness at starting a new school as a psychological reason for choosing a particular school are unlikely to be accepted as exceptional). If you intend to use this criterion when expressing a preference, please contact the School Admissions Team before completing the application form. (Eligibility under this category will be considered by a meeting of senior Academy staff), and 3 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each of the above, places will be offered on the basis of distance from the centre of the home address to the main entrance of the school with priority being given to those living closest to the school. Distance is measured by the shortest safest walking distance, using a geographical information system (GIS).
What is the largest ethnic background at Eppleton Academy Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at Eppleton Academy Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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