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Biddick Primary School

Sunderland, NE38 7HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
#4,828
of 13,686 nationally

About Biddick Primary School

Biddick Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit just above the Sunderland local authority average, with 68% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the LA average of 67%. That places it 35th out of 81 primary schools in the borough, a solid mid-table position. The school’s ranking score of 68 puts it in the top 50% nationally, and within the North East region it sits at the 259th spot out of 677 primary schools. While it doesn’t challenge the top-tier performers like St Leonard’s Catholic Primary or St Mary’s Catholic Primary, it’s a dependable, above-average option for families in Sunderland who want results that reliably beat the local norm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKirkham, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7HQ
HeadteacherW Fowler
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils287
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity287 / 336 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolLibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChessScience ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:00

Source: biddickprimary.sunderland.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Biddick Primary School

Biddick Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.