# New Penshaw Academy — Houghton le Spring, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.1/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs S Johnson

## Contact

- **Address:** Langdale Road, New Penshaw, Houghton Le Spring
- **Phone:** 0191 385 4298
- **Website:** https://www.newpenshawacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/houghton-le-spring/new-penshaw-academy-14553

## About

New Penshaw Academy is a school where individuals are valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. We are a small school but have a great big heart! Children are supported in becoming confident and independent young people, who thrive on challenge, and are motivated to learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2019
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2019

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional Care and Education: We've been so impressed with New Penshaw Academy - the staff genuinely care about the children and strive to provide the best education possible. My child thoroughly enjoys attending nursery and has made friends with the other kids. The 'caring, supportive and friendly environment' mentioned on the website is spot on, it's a truly welcoming place. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Love the School's Values: As a parent, it's reassuring to see a school that prioritizes the 'love of learning to last a lifetime'. My child has grown in confidence since joining New Penshaw and the teachers are always available to provide additional support when needed. The facilities are also great, my child loves the playground and the school's commitment to health and wellbeing *(Jun 2022)*
- **3/5** — Good, but Some Room for Improvement: We left New Penshaw a few years ago, but we still keep in touch with the teachers and staff. While the school does a good job of creating a welcoming environment, we found the communication between teachers and parents to be a bit hit-and-miss at times. The curriculum was engaging, but we felt that some of the homework could've been more challenging *(Mar 2022)*

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