Rickleton Primary School, Washington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Rickleton Primary School creates an environment where children are happy, safe and proud to learn. The school combines ambitious academics with rich experiences - from residential visits that build independence to a curriculum rooted in the local community. All children, including those with additional needs, achieve exceptionally well because the school tailors teaching to support every individual learner.
Key Strengths
- Rich and ambitious curriculum tailored to the local area with well-sequenced learning that builds knowledge and skills coherently
- Highly effective teaching of reading with consistent phonics programme ensuring fluent and confident readers
- Exemplary behaviour and attitudes from pupils at all times, with pupils taking responsibility for meeting high expectations
- Exceptional personal development provision with extensive opportunities for leadership and character development
- Swift identification of pupils with additional needs and expertly tailored support so all pupils achieve extremely well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear oversight and an open, positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, circus skills, coding, mini medic roles, peer mentor roles, eco-councillor roles, preparation for adulthood programme
Rickleton Primary School is an outstanding school where excellence is the norm and all pupils achieve exceptionally well academically, socially and emotionally. The school has high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve whatever they want to be.
At a Glance
10.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
90 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 96%. Maths has remained stable at around 96%. Writing has improved from 86% to 93%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
25.4
Infant (KS1)
28.0
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
450 pupils
480 capacity
30 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Washington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Washington
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,460
Applications
2,785
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Primary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.1793%
Overall absence
4.30769%
Persistent absence
325
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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