The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 54% 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 53.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs A E Bolam
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxclose Village Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · Very close
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · Very close
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · Very close
Blackfell Primary School
Primary · 697m away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 770m away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Oxclose Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oxclose Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oxclose Primary Academy?
Oxclose Primary Academy currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oxclose Primary Academy take?
Oxclose Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oxclose Primary Academy?
Oxclose Primary Academy is in Washington, NE38 0LA, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oxclose Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Oxclose Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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