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Kepier Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kepier is a academy converter secondary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1144 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,144

Pupils

1,210

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Kepier Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kepier 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Kepier — School Information

Full address
Dairy Lane, Houghton le Spring, DH4 5BH
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
36.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137262

Other Secondary Schools in Houghton le Spring

If Kepier is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kepier

Is Kepier oversubscribed?

Kepier is operating close to its capacity of 1210 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kepier?

Admission to Kepier 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 Kepier cover?

Kepier is a secondary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kepier?

Kepier was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.