The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- Head
- Mrs Alison Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham
Primary · 686m away
Whickham School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Front Street Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fellside Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swalwell Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Clover Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsmeadow Community School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Washingwell Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Washingwell Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Washingwell Community Primary School?
Washingwell Community Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Washingwell Community Primary School take?
Washingwell Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Washingwell Community Primary School?
Washingwell Community Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE16 4RB, in the Gateshead local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Washingwell Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Washingwell Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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