The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Brian Adams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarmston Village Primary School
Primary · 464m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 522m away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 708m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 727m away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 814m away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 1.3km away
Washington School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend John F Kennedy Primary School?
John F Kennedy Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John F Kennedy Primary School take?
John F Kennedy Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John F Kennedy Primary School?
John F Kennedy Primary School is in Washington, NE38 7AR, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John F Kennedy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, John F Kennedy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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