Columbia Grange School
URN: 134184 • Washington NE38 7NY
Overview
- Name
- Columbia Grange School
- URN
- 134184
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Lines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Oxclose Road, Washington NE38 7NY
Summary
Columbia Grange School is a community special school located in Washington, Sunderland, catering to children aged five to eleven with severe learning difficulties and/or autism. Established in September 2003, the school is purpose-built and offers a range of facilities, including therapy rooms, a sensory room, and outdoor adventure playgrounds, designed to support the diverse needs of its 120 pupils.
The school follows the SCERTS framework, focusing on Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support, ensuring that each child is understood and encouraged to achieve their best. Regular updates on progress and activities are shared with families through ClassDojo, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
As part of the Oak Learning Trust, Columbia Grange School is committed to providing an enriched curriculum that promotes not only academic success but also personal development. The school aims to prepare pupils for their future roles in society, encouraging them to engage with the community and develop their abilities in a supportive environment.
The school follows the SCERTS framework, focusing on Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support, ensuring that each child is understood and encouraged to achieve their best. Regular updates on progress and activities are shared with families through ClassDojo, fostering a strong partnership between home and school.
As part of the Oak Learning Trust, Columbia Grange School is committed to providing an enriched curriculum that promotes not only academic success but also personal development. The school aims to prepare pupils for their future roles in society, encouraging them to engage with the community and develop their abilities in a supportive environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wellbank School (45.2)
- Moordale Academy (37.5)
- Wellbank School (37.5)
- Columbia Grange School (35.6)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 115
- Pupils
- 120
- Boys
- 96
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 42.50
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 120 | 96 | 24 | 115 | 42.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 120 | 96 | 24 | 115 | 42.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 115 | 89 | 26 | 115 | 40.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 115 | 89 | 26 | 115 | 40.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 115 | 91 | 24 | 115 | 43.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 115 | 92 | 23 | 115 | 45.20 |
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