The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp 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)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 147
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Danny Patterson (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
Knoulberry, Knoulberry Washington, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 508m away
Oxclose Village Primary School
Primary · 697m away
Oxclose Primary Academy
Primary · 697m away
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 818m away
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · 818m away
Albany Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackfell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackfell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackfell Primary School?
Blackfell Primary School currently has 147 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackfell Primary School take?
Blackfell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackfell Primary School?
Blackfell Primary School is in Washington, NE37 1HA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackfell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackfell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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