The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 287
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs W Fowler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWessington Primary School
Primary · 463m away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 600m away
John F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 708m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 799m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 875m away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 947m away
Barmston Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Biddick Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Biddick Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biddick Primary School?
Biddick Primary School currently has 287 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biddick Primary School take?
Biddick Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Biddick Primary School?
Biddick Primary School is in Washington, NE38 7HQ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biddick Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Biddick Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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