Biddick Primary School
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, NE38 7HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Biddick Primary School is a primary school in Washington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 4th of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2019, report published 11 December 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils thrive in this happy school. Staff do all that they can to make sure pupils are nurtured to be the best version of themselves. Pupils respond positively to the endless support they receive. The school has high expectations for pupils' learning. Pupils meet these expectations and achieve well. Playtimes are lively events. Older pupils are proud of the contribution they make to organise daily activities, which cater for all interests. From the re-creation of Anderson shelters in the den building area to rickshaw rides around the bicycle track, there really is something for everyone. Pupils behave impeccably. They are respectful of each other and demonstrate excellent attitudes to their learning. They listen carefully and respond positively to their teachers. They are a delight to talk to. This is key to the harmony of the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, opportunities for pupils to use and apply their knowledge for more demanding activities are less consistent than the school intends. This means that some pupils do not achieve as well as they might at the higher standard. The school should strengthen this aspect of their curriculum development so that more pupils can achieve more highly and deepen their understanding of the subjects they study with greater consistency.
- The teaching of encoding skills is not as effective as the teaching of decoding skills within some phonics lessons. Incorrect letter formation is not tackled swiftly and writing scaffolds are sometimes removed too soon. This means that some pupils do not acquire their early writing skills as well as they could. Leaders need to iron out the inconsistencies in this aspect of the early writing curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
40 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
285 pupils on roll, with places for 336
Schools near Biddick Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessington Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
| John F Kennedy Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Barmston Village Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Lambton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs W Fowler
- Phone
- 01914151510
- Address
- Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, NE38 7HQ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108816
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.