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Oxclose Primary Academy

Sunderland, NE38 0LAPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#11,340
of 13,686 nationally

About Oxclose Primary Academy

Oxclose Primary Academy in Sunderland is a school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 31 first-preference applications for just 29 places, with a total of 44 applications overall, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.52. This level of demand suggests a solid reputation among parents in the area, even though the school does not publish a formal parent recommendation percentage. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 184 children against a capacity of 210, so there is some room for growth. It is led by headteacher A E Bolam and has no religious character. With 53.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage, yet it still manages to attract more applicants than it has places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrancepeth Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0LA
HeadteacherA E Bolam
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils184
Free School Meals (FSM)53.8%
School Capacity184 / 210 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersNetballFootballGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChoirDramaCodingBook ClubChessGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:15-08:45

Source: oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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