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John F Kennedy Primary School

Sunderland, NE38 7ARPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3341 of 13,686 nationally

About John F Kennedy Primary School

John F Kennedy Primary School in Sunderland is a state-funded, mixed primary school for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. With 424 pupils on roll against a capacity of 441, the school is running very close to full, and the demand is evident from its admission data for the 2025/26 intake. The school received 99 total applications for 58 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.71, and of the 56 first-preference applications, all 56 were offered places. This suggests that while competition is strong, most families who put it first are successful. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.1%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. The school is non-religious, with no formal religious character, and offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a straightforward option for families seeking a standard state primary without a faith designation.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7AR
HeadteacherBrian Adams
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils424
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity424 / 441 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballFootballRoundersDanceGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubChoirChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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John F Kennedy 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.