The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 89% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
89%
+27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Jan Price (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2024 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 9EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarley Mow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Portobello Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 2.2km away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rickleton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rickleton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rickleton Primary School?
Rickleton Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rickleton Primary School take?
Rickleton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rickleton Primary School?
Rickleton Primary School is in Washington, NE38 9EZ, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rickleton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rickleton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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