Rickleton Primary School

A good community school school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rickleton Primary School.

Washington, NE389EZ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
71.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 84.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 September 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Vigo Lane
Rickleton
Washington, NE389EZ
Phone
1914155050
Website
rickletonprimary.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108818
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZ
Website
www.rickletonprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
423
Free School Meals
11.5% (49 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
84.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
84.0 (+25.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.1 (7.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 106.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
423 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"RESPECTFUL, PROUD, SAFE"

Respectful Proud Safe

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rickleton Plus (Before/After School Club) Holiday Clubs

Facilities

Playground equipment Bicycle helmets Outdoor camera Sensory Room

Curriculum Highlights

Reading & Phonics (inc. Spelling) Reading Phonics (inc. Spelling) Writing Maths Science Art Computing (inc. E-safety) Design Technology Geography History MFL (French) Music Physical Education PSHCE & RSE Religious Education

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Admissions follow Sunderland Local Education Authority guidance. Reception admissions are dealt with by the Civic Centre. Admissions are made online via the Sunderland LA. Deadlines vary by year. Children are normally admitted to Rickleton Primary School in September of the academic year in which their fifth birthday falls.

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