George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road, Washington, NE37 1NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
George Washington Primary School is a primary school in Washington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 13th of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 March 2015, report published 25 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Pupils feel safe and happy and enjoy coming to school. A pupil commented, 'School makes my life better, as people are kind and helpful.' Pupils are tolerant and supportive of each other. In lessons, pupils learn without disruption because they behave well and are considerate of others. The school provides a welcoming, calm start to the school day for pupils. Staff quickly address any concerns or worries that pupils may have so pupils can start the day ready to learn. Pupils who need support to start the school day have access to the 'pods'. These provide a quiet space to help pupils get prepared before they go into class. Pupils learn about diversity and differences. They have an excellent understanding of healthy relationships and how to keep themselves fit and healthy. Pupils talk confidently about what they have studied as the curriculum is organised successfully to give the pupils the knowledge they need. The school has high expectations for pupils to work hard, and many achieve well. Pupils contribute to the life of the school. For example, pupils in Year 6 who take the role of pupil leaders organise sporting activities and read with children in the early years and key stage 1.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not benefit from the phonics programme as they do not have the required reading knowledge to take part in phonics sessions. As a result, these pupils are missing out on valuable teaching time and are not developing the knowledge and skills they should. The school should review how it can support these pupils, so the phonics programme meets their needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
384 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near George Washington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Albany Village Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Springwell Village Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Blackfell Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Dr Ailsa Taylor
- Phone
- 01914906453
- Address
- Well Bank Road, Washington, NE37 1NL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 144220
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.