The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 182
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 25%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Amanda Defty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL
Town setting
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Oxclose Village Primary School
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Oxclose Primary Academy
Primary · 770m away
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 988m away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lambton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lambton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lambton Primary School?
Lambton Primary School currently has 182 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lambton Primary School take?
Lambton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lambton Primary School?
Lambton Primary School is in Washington, NE38 0PL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lambton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lambton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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