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Wessington Primary School

Sunderland, NE38 7PYPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
23%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
21 1st-choice / 21 offers made
Ranking
#10,359
of 13,686 nationally

About Wessington Primary School

Wessington Primary School is a state-funded primary school in Sunderland, North East, for pupils aged 2 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 218 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 312.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (29 Nov 2023). 23% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 21 first-preference applications and 21 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
AddressLanercost, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7PY
HeadteacherMrs Anna Young
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils218
Free School Meals (FSM)39.9%
School Capacity218 / 312 (70% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wessington Primary School

Wessington Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.