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George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.8 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
405
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support. However, only 5% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting there may be room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
School has high expectations
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
White Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Location
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54.91757, -1.53505 · NE37 1NL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN144220
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.gwps.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is George Washington Primary School rated by Ofsted?
George Washington Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2015.
Is George Washington Primary School a good school?
George Washington Primary School scores 59.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about George Washington Primary School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, George Washington Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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