New Penshaw Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Houghton le Spring and the wider Sunderland area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

New Penshaw Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 138 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 240, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 28 June 2024, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.