George Washington Primary School

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for George Washington Primary School.

Washington, NE371NL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
3 March 2015
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
Well Bank Road
Washington, NE371NL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144220
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Well Bank Road, Washington, NE37 1NL
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
OAK LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
402
Free School Meals
43.5% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.5% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
402 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlocking potential, enriching lives"

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Drama ICT Cheerleading STEM Lego Gardening Forest School Netball Basketball Playground games Football Athletics

Sports

Football Netball Basketball Athletics

Facilities

Swimming pool Tennis courts MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) Huge field with football pitches Developing forest

Curriculum Highlights

Full inclusive curriculum Forest learning site and outdoor learning Learning through trips and visitors (theatres, museums, galleries) and performances/assemblies Opportunities for performance and drama, music tuition Successful sports engagement within the curriculum and after-school clubs Forest School programme Family learning with open mornings and family learning courses

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club start times: 7:30am (£4.50) or 8:00am (£3.00). After School Club pick up times: 4:30pm (£4.50) or 5:30pm (£8.50). Payments via ParentPay. Refunds only if child is absent. If child attends after another activity, charged from 3:20pm.

SEND Provision

The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCo) who supports children with a wide range of academic, physical and social needs. Interventions may be classroom-based or withdrawn, often in small group or one-to-one sessions. The school works closely with children, staff, parents and other agencies, with inclusion at the core. Identification of SEND involves gathering information from parents and services prior to entry; progress is monitored; if needed, SEND Support plans are used with a plan-do-review cycle involving pupils and families.

Financial Information

Reception to Year 2 are entitled to free school meals. School meals for Years 3 to 6 cost £2.30 per day.

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