The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 23% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 44% 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
23%
-39.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 244
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 44%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Anna Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 427m away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 463m away
John F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Washington School
Secondary · 977m away
Washington Academy
Secondary · 977m away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Barmston Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Albany Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wessington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wessington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wessington Primary School?
Wessington Primary School currently has 244 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wessington Primary School take?
Wessington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wessington Primary School?
Wessington Primary School is in Washington, NE38 7PY, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wessington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wessington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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