There are 28 schools in Washington (excluding independent schools), including 21 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Washington has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Washington under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Washington
| Total Schools | 28 |
| Total Pupils | 10,367 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.58 |
| Median Free School Meals | 26% |
The median school in Washington has 26% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 6th lowest figure in Tyne & Wear. This represents about 3,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 4 of Washington's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Washington is 21.58 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 6th highest ratio in Tyne & Wear, and the 166th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North East region of the UK.
Primaries
21
0% Outstanding • 76% Good
Secondaries
4
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Washington's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 16 schools or 76% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and high - about 24% and 19% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 19% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Washington's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Village Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Barmston Village Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Barnwell Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Biddick Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 336 |
Good |
High |
High |
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| Blackfell Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 246 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Fatfield Academy | 3–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| George Washington Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Holley Park Academy | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| John F Kennedy Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 441 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Lambton Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Marlborough Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 210 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Very low |
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| New Penshaw Academy | 3–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
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| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw | 3–11 yrs | 353 |
Requires improvement |
High |
Roman Catholic | ||
| Oxclose Primary Academy | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very low |
High |
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| Rickleton Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Shiney Row Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
Low |
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| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |||
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |||
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 3–11 yrs | 236 |
High |
Roman Catholic | |||
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| Wessington Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 312 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Most of Washington's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and very low - about 50% and 25% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 25% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Washington's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,100 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Oxclose Community Academy | 11–16 yrs | 1,050 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | 11–18 yrs | 1,550 |
Low |
Roman Catholic | |||
| Washington Academy | 11–16 yrs | 900 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Very low |