Columbia Grange School
URN: 150096 • Washington NE38 7NY
Overview
- Name
- Columbia Grange School
- URN
- 150096
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 35.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Lines (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01916913940
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxclose Road, Washington NE38 7NY
Summary
Columbia Grange School is a mixed academy special converter 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 140 pupils.
The school follows the SCERTS framework, which focuses on social communication, emotional regulation, and transactional support, ensuring that each child is understood and encouraged to achieve their best. Columbia Grange emphasizes a strong partnership with families, providing regular updates on student progress through platforms like ClassDojo, and aims to prepare pupils for future contributions to society.
As part of the Oak Learning Trust, Columbia Grange is committed to providing an enriched curriculum that includes opportunities for performance, music, and sports. The school fosters a supportive community environment where staff are dedicated to the well-being and development of every child, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning journey.
The school follows the SCERTS framework, which focuses on social communication, emotional regulation, and transactional support, ensuring that each child is understood and encouraged to achieve their best. Columbia Grange emphasizes a strong partnership with families, providing regular updates on student progress through platforms like ClassDojo, and aims to prepare pupils for future contributions to society.
As part of the Oak Learning Trust, Columbia Grange is committed to providing an enriched curriculum that includes opportunities for performance, music, and sports. The school fosters a supportive community environment where staff are dedicated to the well-being and development of every child, ensuring they feel safe, happy, and engaged in their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Columbia Grange School (66.9)
- Wellbank School (45.2)
- Moordale Academy (37.5)
- Wellbank School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 140
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 63.60
- Open date
- 2023-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 110 | 30 | 140 | 63.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 93 | 24 | 118 | 41.90 |
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