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Washington Academy

Academy converter · Washington · NE37 2AA

Ages 11–16 · 627 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

30.9

Overall absence

14.6%

Admissions demand

0.99 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • 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 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.99
−20+2
Attainment 830.9
English & maths grade 5+16%
English & maths grade 4+32%
EBacc entry33%

EBacc APS: 2.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence14.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)43.0%
Unauthorised9.4%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.8%
Enrolments in measure
702

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.99 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

76

Places offered

78

1st-preference offers

76

Total preferences (any rank)
123
Preferred offers (top 3)
77
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill70%

627 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
627
Boys / girls
327 / 300
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
627 / 900 (70%)
Free school meals
58.4%
FSM pupils
366
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Academy trust
CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Sponsor
Consilium Academies
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Carter

Location

Address
Spout Lane
Postcode
NE37 2AA
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
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
27 on roll / 20 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 (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Washington, Sunderland, 627 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 58.4%. SEN provision includes: MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty.

Open schools in Washington
24
Secondary schools in Washington
4
Academies among open schools in Washington
54% (13)
Open schools in NE37
8
Secondary in NE37
1
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Secondary in Sunderland LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

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

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    • EM5+46%
    • Absence12.0%

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    • EM5+31%
    • Absence10.2%

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    • FSM35.1%
    • Demand2.83

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    • EM5+28%
    • Absence15.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Carter
Telephone
01915804956
Website
http://www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/

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