The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 20% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 70% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
20%
-42.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-9.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 151
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 69.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Buddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Marlborough Road, Sulgrave Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUsworth Colliery Nursery School
Nursery · 550m away
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Primary · 550m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 956m away
Washington School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Washington Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Barmston Village Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 1.7km away
George Washington Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Marlborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marlborough Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marlborough Primary School?
Marlborough Primary School currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marlborough Primary School take?
Marlborough Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marlborough Primary School?
Marlborough Primary School is in Washington, NE37 3BG, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marlborough Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marlborough Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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