Rickleton Primary School
URN: 108818 • Washington NE38 9EZ
Overview
- Name
- Rickleton Primary School
- URN
- 108818
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jan Price (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914155050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vigo Lane, Washington NE38 9EZ
Summary
Rickleton Primary School is a community school located in Washington, Sunderland, with a mixed-gender student body of 453 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 450. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child is celebrated for their individuality. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its core values of being Respectful, Proud, and Safe, which are reinforced through various school activities and assemblies.
The curriculum at Rickleton Primary is designed to be creative, inclusive, and challenging, aiming to inspire a passion for learning among students. It focuses on developing strong foundational skills while fostering curiosity and ambition. The school ensures that all pupils have access to a rich and varied educational experience that prepares them for future success, both academically and socially.
Rickleton Primary School has received an Outstanding rating in all areas during its latest OFSTED inspection in June 2025, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and exceptional educational outcomes. The school community actively supports each child’s growth, ensuring they thrive in a positive learning environment.
The curriculum at Rickleton Primary is designed to be creative, inclusive, and challenging, aiming to inspire a passion for learning among students. It focuses on developing strong foundational skills while fostering curiosity and ambition. The school ensures that all pupils have access to a rich and varied educational experience that prepares them for future success, both academically and socially.
Rickleton Primary School has received an Outstanding rating in all areas during its latest OFSTED inspection in June 2025, reflecting its commitment to high expectations and exceptional educational outcomes. The school community actively supports each child’s growth, ensuring they thrive in a positive learning environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- 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)
- St Joseph's Washington RC School (64.5)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 453
- Boys
- 225
- Girls
- 228
- FSM %
- 9.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 453 | 225 | 228 | 450 | 9.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 423 | 221 | 202 | 420 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 439 | 216 | 223 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 439 | 216 | 223 | 420 | 10.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 449 | 227 | 222 | 420 | 11.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 460 | 240 | 220 | 420 | 10.60 |
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