Wessington Primary School
78%
Capacity
244
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Wessington Primary School
Wessington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 244 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Wessington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Young, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10359th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 68th out of 73 in Sunderland.
Wessington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 17 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
Wessington Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 5 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Wessington Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Swimming, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Wessington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lanercost, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7PY |
| Headteacher | Anna Young |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 244 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 244 / 312 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (52%)
10359th of 13,686
Nationally
536th of 677
In North East
68th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
52%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
52%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
27
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lanercost, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 7PY
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