Wessington Primary School
About Wessington Primary School
Wessington Primary School in Sunderland holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection, a significant step up from its previous Requires Improvement judgement. The school’s leadership and management were graded Outstanding, the highest possible mark. However, the most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined at Key Stage 2: just 52% achieved this benchmark. That is well below the Sunderland local authority average of 67%, placing the school 68th out of 73 primary schools in the area and in the bottom quarter nationally. While the school’s reading average score of 107 sits above the national average, performance in writing and maths is notably weaker, with only 4% of pupils reaching the higher standard in writing.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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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