Marlborough Primary School

URN: 108822 • Washington NE37 3BG

Overview

Name
Marlborough Primary School
URN
108822
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
35.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Wendy Buddle (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914164311
Website
Visit
Address
Marlborough Road, Washington NE37 3BG

Summary

Marlborough Primary School, located in Washington, Sunderland, is a community school for mixed-gender pupils, currently accommodating 151 students with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally, guided by the motto "Bright minds, Bright Futures." Recently, the school achieved a "Good" rating with "Outstanding" features in its Ofsted inspection, reflecting its high expectations and strong values.

The curriculum at Marlborough Primary is designed to be broad and balanced, with a focus on pastoral support to help all children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, succeed. The school emphasizes the importance of attendance and parental involvement in education, fostering strong home-school partnerships through regular communication and opportunities for parent engagement.

Marlborough Primary also plays an active role in the local community, encouraging pupils to participate in initiatives such as working at the local food bank and engaging in environmental projects. The school’s outdoor provision and Opal Play Curriculum further enhance learning experiences, promoting resilience and cooperation among students.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
151
Boys
71
Girls
80
FSM %
69.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 151 71 80 210 69.50
2024-09-11 159 80 79 210 70.00
2023-09-11 179 87 92 210 62.30
2022-09-11 179 87 92 210 62.30
2021-09-11 187 97 90 210 57.10
2020-09-11 194 103 91 210 56.50

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