Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Station Road, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ
Part of: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ
308 Pupils
353 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
12.00% FSM %
155 Boys
153 Girls
About Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is a mixed-gender Academies located in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 308 pupils on roll. School capacity: 353. Current headteacher: Claire Garbutt.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South
Ward Shiney Row
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-07-2019
UKPRN 10083668
URN 147139
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Katharine Bramley Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2016 04/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Michelle Sanders Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2022 — N/A
Kate Allison Local Governor 09/03/2023 08/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katharine Bramley Local Governor 01/09/2016 04/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steve Clapperton Local Governor 19/07/2021 17/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lucinda Forbister Local Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Claire Garbutt Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Philip O'Donnell Local Governor 10/08/2023 09/08/2027 Elected by parents
Susan Palfreyman Local Governor 12/03/2025 11/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brendan Robson Local Governor 01/12/2019 28/02/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Thompson Local Governor 14/01/2022 13/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Barnwell Academy
0.29 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
New Penshaw Academy
0.6 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Shiney Row Primary School
0.7 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
The Poplars
1.08 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Fatfield Academy
1.89 km • Washington
Other
Bournmoor Primary School
2.05 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw has 308 pupils, with a capacity of 353.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is Mrs Claire Garbutt.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is at Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw: Does not have a sixth form.
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Garbutt
Station Road, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ
01913854545
ourladyqueenofpeacepenshaw.bwcet.com
Location
DH4 7JZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147139
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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