The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 60.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Sara Bainbridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 464m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 806m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 859m away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Washington School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Washington Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barmston Village Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barmston Village Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barmston Village Primary School?
Barmston Village Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barmston Village Primary School take?
Barmston Village Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barmston Village Primary School?
Barmston Village Primary School is in Washington, NE38 8JA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barmston Village Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barmston Village Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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