Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw is a academy converter serving families in Houghton le Spring and the wider Sunderland area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 308 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 353, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 8 April 2025, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.