Gillas Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area
Gillas Lane Primary Academy is a academy converter primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 143 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
143
Pupils
150
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Gillas Lane Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Gillas Lane Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Gillas Lane Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Seaton Avenue, Houghton le Spring, DH5 8EH
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 64.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143493
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If Gillas Lane Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9RA
Easington Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 0JT
Hetton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9ND
Shiney Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 4QP
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 8DA
Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Gillas Lane Primary Academy
Is Gillas Lane Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Gillas Lane Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Gillas Lane Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Gillas Lane Primary Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Gillas Lane Primary Academy cover? ▾
Gillas Lane Primary Academy is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Gillas Lane Primary Academy? ▾
Gillas Lane Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.