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Wessington Primary School
Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.3 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
244
Capacity
312
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 1% nationally for expected outcomes. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. Overall, it offers a solid educational foundation for children aged 2-11, with a community score indicating it performs better than 66% of schools.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 23% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Location
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54.90000, -1.52473 · NE38 7PY
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN134532
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wessingontprimary.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wessington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Wessington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2013.
Is Wessington Primary School a good school?
Wessington Primary School scores 66.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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