Best Primary Schools in Washington
18 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Washington, 18 primary schools, which is 58.1% of the total, serve 4,472 pupils across the area.
- Primary schools in Washington have a high Ofsted rating, with 92.9% rated Good or Outstanding, and a breakdown of 1 Outstanding and 12 Good out of 14 inspected.
- Washington primary schools have 32.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and a spending per pupil of £7,387.
- Pupils in Washington primary schools achieve well, with 65.0% meeting the expected standard at KS2, and a persistent absence rate of 16.6%, lower than the national average.
Columbia Grange School
Washington, NE38 7NY
Academy · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence8.2%
Pupils140
P/T Ratio8.1
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Outstanding
Washington, NE38 0HL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.4%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio18.7
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE37 2NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.0%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio27.2
Fatfield Academy
Washington, NE38 8RB
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence5.0%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio22.8
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Wessington Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 7PY
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected52%
Absence6.8%
Pupils218
P/T Ratio21.4
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Blackfell Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE37 1HA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.6%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio19.2
Barmston Village Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 8JA
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.9%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio15.5
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 7HU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.5%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio22.7
Rickleton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 9EZ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.8%
Pupils450
P/T Ratio25.1
Biddick Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 7HQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence5.1%
Pupils285
P/T Ratio23.2
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE37 3BL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected51%
Absence6.5%
Pupils333
P/T Ratio15.8
Holley Park Academy
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 0LR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.8%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio18.8
Marlborough Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Washington, NE37 3BG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.8%
Pupils150
P/T Ratio16.6
Oxclose Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 0LA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected47%
Absence6.2%
Pupils183
P/T Ratio16.7
John F Kennedy Primary School
Washington, NE38 7AR
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence7.0%
Pupils412
P/T Ratio17.9
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Lambton Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE38 0PL
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence5.1%
Pupils179
P/T Ratio19.7
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 18 primary schools in Washington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Washington | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 93% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 65% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 17% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,387 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.