The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 49% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 356
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 48.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Alison Forster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUsworth Colliery Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 506m away
Marlborough Primary School
Primary · 550m away
Washington School
Secondary · 927m away
Washington Academy
Secondary · 927m away
George Washington Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Albany Village Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Usworth Colliery Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Usworth Colliery Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Usworth Colliery Primary School?
Usworth Colliery Primary School currently has 356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Usworth Colliery Primary School take?
Usworth Colliery Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Usworth Colliery Primary School?
Usworth Colliery Primary School is in Washington, NE37 3BL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Usworth Colliery Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Usworth Colliery Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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