Lambton Primary School
About Lambton Primary School
Lambton Primary School in Sunderland was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2019, and a subsequent ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed that it remains Good. The school’s early years provision, however, was judged Outstanding in that 2024 visit. When it comes to academic outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2, the most telling metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined: 55 per cent. That figure sits below the Sunderland local authority average of 67 per cent, and it places the school 63rd out of 73 primary schools in the borough. Nationally, Lambton ranks in the bottom half of all primary schools on this measure, at the 68th percentile. The school’s overall ranking score of 55 puts it in the bottom 50 tier nationally, though it is worth noting that the school serves a community where a quarter of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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