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John F Kennedy Primary School

Academy converter · Washington · NE38 7AR

Ages 3–11 · 412 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

Needs attention

KS2 expected (RWM)

54%

Overall absence

7.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-13

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.1%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
356

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

412 pupils · 441 places

Pupils on roll
412
Boys / girls
225 / 187
School capacity
441
Capacity fill
412 / 441 (93%)
Free school meals
27.5%
FSM pupils
112
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OAK LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
OAK LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Oak Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Brian Adams

Location

Address
Station Road, Columbia
Postcode
NE38 7AR
Town
Washington
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
24 on roll / 24 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Washington, Sunderland, 412 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 27.5%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Washington
24
Primary schools in Washington
17
Academies among open schools in Washington
54% (13)
Open schools in NE38
16
Primary in NE38
11
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Primary in Sunderland LA
81

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • KS253%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM64.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Biddick Primary School

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    • KS258%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Wessington Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    • KS259%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM45.1%

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    • KS270%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM14.2%

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    • KS248%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM48.5%

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  • Lambton Primary School

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM31.6%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Brian Adams
Telephone
01914906454
Website
www.jfkprimary.co.uk

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