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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Website design (other)
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 224 | 118 | 106 | 236 | 12.20 |
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