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Washington Academy

Sunderland, NE37 2AASecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
Progress 8
-0.99
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
98 1st-choice / 102 places
Ranking
#3,016
of 3,141 nationally

About Washington Academy

Washington Academy, a mixed state secondary in Sunderland for pupils aged 11 to 16, received a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection in March 2024. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.99, which places it well below average nationally and ranks it 15th out of 17 schools in the Sunderland local authority. This means that, on average, pupils achieve nearly one grade lower per subject than their peers with similar starting points. The school’s Attainment 8 score stands at 30.9, and just 31.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths. While the Ofsted report notes that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all rated Good, the quality of education remains Requires Improvement, reflecting the challenge of raising academic outcomes across the board.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpout Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE37 2AA
HeadteacherVictoria Carter
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils594
Free School Meals (FSM)55.7%
School Capacity594 / 900 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolMusic RoomsTheatrePlaying FieldsICT SuiteSports HallScience LabsSixth Form CentreDining HallGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

BasketballHockeyDanceNetballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubModel United NationsDramaFilm ClubCodingChessDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Academy

Washington Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.