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
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.
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.
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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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