Oxclose Primary Academy
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oxclose Primary Academy is a primary school in Washington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 12th of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 April 2022, report published 26 May 2022
- 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 5 April 2022
Pupils are happy and safe at Oxclose Primary Academy. Leaders are at the school gate every morning to greet pupils and parents with a smile. There is a strong sense of community evident. At playtime, older pupils act as play buddies. They are responsible for getting out play equipment and helping younger pupils play together. All pupils, including pupils with significant physical needs, play together happily. They are kind to each other. Pupils cooperate and share equipment fairly. There are well-established routines to make sure everyone can be involved in activities to suit them. Pupils enjoy interacting with staff at social times. The school has an specially resourced provision for pupils with physical and/or medical needs (specially resourced provision). These pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are a valued and well integrated part of the school community. Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. Staff ensure that all pupils are supported effectively to meet these expectations. Each pupil is treated as an individual, and successes are celebrated. Pupils and parents believe that bullying is not an issue at this school. Bullying logs kept by the school supports this. Pupils throughout the school are very clear about what bullying is and ways to report it. Pupils are taught about respect and equality. The school motto 'Forward together: together we succeed' is evident in the positive relationships around school. Pupils behave well in lessons and are keen to learn.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects. However, it is clear that leaders have already taken action to plan next year's curriculum and to train staff in how to deliver it. For this reason, the transitional arrangements have been applied.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not closely aligned to the ambitious curriculum leaders have created. This means teachers are not always able to accurately check what pupils remember over time. Leaders should ensure the strength of assessment in core subjects is replicated in foundation subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
183 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Oxclose Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Holley Park Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Blackfell Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 80% met the expected standard |
| Lambton Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Wessington Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 23% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs A E Bolam
- Phone
- 01915008790
- Address
- Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, NE38 0LA
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 140684
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.