Whitburn Village Primary School
URN: 131917 • Sunderland SR6 7NS
Overview
- Name
- Whitburn Village Primary School
- URN
- 131917
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Burden (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cleadon Lane, Sunderland SR6 7NS
Summary
Whitburn Village Primary School is a community school located in the picturesque village of Whitburn, Sunderland. With a current enrolment of 236 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 210, reflecting its strong reputation within the local area. The school is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment, where children are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.
The curriculum at Whitburn Village Primary is designed to meet national standards while also reflecting the local heritage and values of the seaside community. The school emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and character development, ensuring that learning is engaging and meaningful. A dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely with families to foster a caring and respectful atmosphere.
Whitburn Village Primary School promotes core values such as respect, independence, confidence, responsibility, achievement, and lifelong learning. The school encourages pupils to develop a sense of community and pride in their work, preparing them for future challenges in a supportive environment. Admission arrangements are managed by the Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, with a Published Admission Number of 30 for new entrants.
The curriculum at Whitburn Village Primary is designed to meet national standards while also reflecting the local heritage and values of the seaside community. The school emphasizes creativity, curiosity, and character development, ensuring that learning is engaging and meaningful. A dedicated team of teachers and support staff work closely with families to foster a caring and respectful atmosphere.
Whitburn Village Primary School promotes core values such as respect, independence, confidence, responsibility, achievement, and lifelong learning. The school encourages pupils to develop a sense of community and pride in their work, preparing them for future challenges in a supportive environment. Admission arrangements are managed by the Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, with a Published Admission Number of 30 for new entrants.
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Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 236
- Boys
- 125
- Girls
- 111
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 1997-04-01
- Close date
- 2024-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 125 | 111 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 118 | 118 | 210 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 118 | 118 | 210 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 232 | 113 | 119 | 210 | 13.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 232 | 113 | 119 | 210 | 12.10 |
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