- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
72 first choices, 61 offers made
Met the standard at 1189%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.2%
- Pupils
- 450
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in NE38
A postcode district in Sunderland
- Postcode district
- 17 schools and nurseries
In short: NE38 is a postcode district in Sunderland with 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 2 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries1712 primary · 3 secondary · 2 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE38 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE38
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE38
12 in NE38, best first
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington, NE38 0HL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
22 first choices, 24 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 178
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 233
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.0
Top Secondary Schools in NE38
3 in NE38, best first
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington, NE38 8AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
230 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,527
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
180 first choices, 193 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.4%
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results below the England average.
158 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.7
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.0%
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
Nurseries in NE38
2 in NE38, highest Ofsted grade first
Oxclose Nursery School
Washington, NE38 0LA · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 4
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 28.5
Stepping Stones Day Nursery
Pattison Industrial Estate, NE38 8NW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE38
1 in NE38, by the school's Eduscope score
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington, NE38 8AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
230 first choices, 209 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1644.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.8%
- Pupils
- 1,527
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Special Schools in NE38
1 in NE38. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Columbia Grange School
Washington, NE38 7NY · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 140
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE38, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE38 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE38 has 17 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE38
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE38
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE38?
NE38 has 17 schools, including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE38?
The highest-ranked schools in NE38 on Eduscope are Rickleton Primary School, St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, Fatfield Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NE38?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in NE38 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.