Oxclose Primary Academy
URN: 140684 • Washington NE38 0LA
Overview
- Name
- Oxclose Primary Academy
- URN
- 140684
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A E Bolam (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01915008790
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brancepeth Road, Washington NE38 0LA
Summary
Oxclose Primary Academy, located in Washington, Sunderland, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 184 pupils, serving a capacity of 210. The school is known for its welcoming and caring ethos, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between home and school to enhance children's learning experiences. With a focus on developing the whole child, Oxclose Primary Academy aims to foster a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.
The curriculum at Oxclose is designed to deepen knowledge and develop transferable skills, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also features an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with physical and/or medical needs, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's philosophy, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and carers. Oxclose Primary Academy strives to create a happy and safe environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Oxclose Primary Academy](https://www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/).
The curriculum at Oxclose is designed to deepen knowledge and develop transferable skills, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for future challenges. The school also features an Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for children with physical and/or medical needs, demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity and support for all learners.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school's philosophy, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents and carers. Oxclose Primary Academy strives to create a happy and safe environment where every child can thrive academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at [Oxclose Primary Academy](https://www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/).
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Our SEND Provision (sen)
- Curriculum Offer for Pupils with SEND (sen)
- SEND Newsletters and Coffee Mornings (sen)
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 184
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- 53.80
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 184 | 110 | 74 | 210 | 53.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 195 | 117 | 78 | 210 | 55.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 191 | 117 | 74 | 210 | 43.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 191 | 117 | 74 | 210 | 43.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 201 | 118 | 83 | 240 | 41.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 198 | 110 | 88 | 240 | 39.40 |
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