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Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.2 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
594
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.1, the school demonstrates some strengths in academic performance, particularly as it ranks in the top 97% nationally. However, only 39% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. The recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests that there are areas that need attention, which parents should consider when evaluating the school's overall effectiveness.
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Last inspected: 6 March 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.1 | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 39% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.4%
Black African3.9%
White Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.90863, -1.52185 · NE37 2AA
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN144937
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.washingtonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Washington Academy rated by Ofsted?
Washington Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 March 2024.
Is Washington Academy a good school?
Washington Academy scores 9.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Washington Academy in GCSEs?
Washington Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.1. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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