Whitburn Village Primary School

URN: 151290 • Sunderland SR6 7NS

Overview

Name
Whitburn Village Primary School
URN
151290
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
39.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christopher Mackley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01915293069
Website
Visit
Address
Cleadon Lane, Sunderland SR6 7NS

Summary

Whitburn Village Primary School is a mixed academy located in the heart of Whitburn, Sunderland, catering to 224 pupils with a capacity of 236. The school prides itself on fostering a safe and inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The dedicated staff work closely with families to create a respectful school culture, ensuring that learning is both exciting and meaningful.

The curriculum at Whitburn Village Primary is broad and balanced, aligning with national standards while reflecting the local heritage and values of the seaside village. Emphasising creativity, curiosity, and character, the school offers various extracurricular activities to enhance the educational experience. The school’s vision promotes respect, independence, confidence, responsibility, achievement, and lifelong learning, equipping pupils with the skills needed to thrive in a changing world.

As part of the Tyne and Wear Learning Trust, the school has specific admission arrangements for prospective families. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is set at 30 for Reception, and the school welcomes applications from parents who wish to express a preference for their child's education.

Key details

LA
South Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
236
Pupils
224
Boys
118
Girls
106
FSM %
12.20
Open date
2024-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 224 118 106 236 12.20

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