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Shiney Row Primary School

Rear South View, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP
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Shiney Row Primary School
Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP
242 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
47.10% FSM %
119 Boys
123 Girls
About Shiney Row Primary School

Shiney Row Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sunderland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Neil Houghton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sunderland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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 Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078369
URN 108826
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Shaun Van Lindon Chair of Governors 08/12/2023 13/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Mike Bradley Governor 13/07/2021 01/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Cook Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Vicki Dawson Governor 09/12/2022 08/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Houghton Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Sarah Kennedy Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Ross Kennedy Governor 20/02/2026 19/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Marianne Maddock Governor 21/03/2024 20/03/2027 Elected by school staff
Councillor Mel Speding Governor 30/04/2024 29/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hayley Steabler Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Young Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Young Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2028 Elected by parents
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shiney Row Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland.
Shiney Row Primary School has 242 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Shiney Row Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Shiney Row Primary School is Mr Neil Houghton.
Shiney Row Primary School is at Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Shiney Row Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Shiney Row Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Neil Houghton
Rear South View, Shiney Row, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP
01913852701
www.shineyrowschool.org.uk
Location
DH4 4QP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108826
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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