Usworth Colliery Primary School
URN: 108799 • Washington NE37 3BL
Overview
- Name
- Usworth Colliery Primary School
- URN
- 108799
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Forster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914178888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Manor Road, Washington NE37 3BL
Summary
Usworth Colliery Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Washington, Sunderland, with a current enrolment of 356 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The ethos is built around four core values: safety, resilience, care, and aspiration, which guide the school's approach to education and personal development.
The curriculum at Usworth Colliery is designed to foster confident, independent learners who are prepared for the challenges of modern life. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students and promotes positive relationships within the school community. Staff members are dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and emotional well-being, employing the Thrive Approach to support social and emotional development.
In addition to its academic offerings, Usworth Colliery provides various extracurricular clubs, including the Creative Sparks Club and Breakfast Club, which enhance the school experience. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Usworth Colliery is designed to foster confident, independent learners who are prepared for the challenges of modern life. The school emphasizes high expectations for all students and promotes positive relationships within the school community. Staff members are dedicated to nurturing each child's potential and emotional well-being, employing the Thrive Approach to support social and emotional development.
In addition to its academic offerings, Usworth Colliery provides various extracurricular clubs, including the Creative Sparks Club and Breakfast Club, which enhance the school experience. The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication, ensuring that families are engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Our Community Blog (other)
- Seesaw (other)
- Google Interland (other)
- Hour of Code (other)
- Chrome Music Lab (other)
- NumBots (other)
- School Facebook (other)
- Bits & Bricks (other)
- CEOP Band Runner (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rickleton Primary School (69.5)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (66.7)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (65.4)
- Biddick Primary School (64.9)
- George Washington Primary School (64.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 356
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 163
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 356 | 193 | 163 | 420 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 195 | 157 | 420 | 49.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 335 | 188 | 147 | 420 | 45.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 335 | 188 | 147 | 420 | 45.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 357 | 206 | 151 | 420 | 41.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 377 | 213 | 164 | 420 | 31.80 |
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