John F Kennedy Primary School
96%
Capacity
424
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About John F Kennedy Primary School
John F Kennedy Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 424 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 441 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated John F Kennedy Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Brian Adams, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3341st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 73 in Sunderland.
John F Kennedy Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 99 applications for 58 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at John F Kennedy Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Choir, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, John F Kennedy Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7AR |
| Headteacher | Brian Adams |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 424 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.1% |
| School Capacity | 424 / 441 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3341st of 13,686
Nationally
184th of 677
In North East
19th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
25%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
99
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Station Road, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 7AR
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