Lambton Primary School
87%
Capacity
182
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Lambton Primary School
Lambton 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 182 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Lambton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amanda Defty, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9271st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 63rd out of 73 in Sunderland.
Lambton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 18 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lambton Primary School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Dance, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Gardening, Art Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Lambton 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 | Caradoc Close, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0PL |
| Headteacher | Amanda Defty |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 182 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 182 / 210 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9271st of 13,686
Nationally
486th of 677
In North East
63rd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
34
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Caradoc Close, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 0PL
Journey to School
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