Albany Village Primary School, Washington

In its own words: "Albany Village Primary School aims to inspire our children to have high aspirations. Through positive, worthwhile experiences and active involvement, our children can reach for their own stars."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all the staff and Governors, I would like to welcome you to Albany Village Primary School’s web pages. At Albany Village Primary School we strive to make our school an exciting place for our children to learn and reach their full potential."

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 68% of Year 6 pupils at Albany Village Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Sunderland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 79% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Albany Village Primary School as their first choice and 43 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Albany Village Primary School are George Washington Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 81% maths); Blackfell Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 95% reading, 85% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (0.7 miles, Good, 94% reading, 88% maths); and Wessington Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 47% reading, 40% maths).

Albany Village Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 51 pupils (23.8%) received SEN support and 6 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Albany Village Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Pelaw (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Albany Way (n-bound), 150 metres away.

In 2024/25, Albany Village Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Albany Village Primary School are Washington Academy (0.5 miles), Oxclose Community Academy (1 mile), Biddick Academy (1.3 miles) and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (1.8 miles).