Rickleton Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZOpen in maps

Rickleton Primary School is a primary school in Washington for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 1st of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 17 July 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 June 2025

Pupils attend a school where excellence is the norm. The school has high expectations for all pupils. There is a belief that all pupils can aim to be whatever they want to be. Adults' high expectations of pupils are realised. From the youngest to the oldest, all pupils achieve exceptionally well academically, socially and emotionally. The ambitious expectations set by the school flow through all aspects of school life. The school values of 'responsible, proud and safe' are at the centre of the school's curriculum and ethos. Pupils are happy, safe and proud to be part of Rickleton Primary School. They benefit from a rich set of experiences that enhance learning and support their personal development. For example, pupils participate in residential visits that help them to develop independence and resilience. They also enjoy taking part in a range of extra-curricular clubs, such as circus skills and coding. Pupils are respectful to each other. They have a well-developed sense of tolerance and equality. They have highly positive attitudes to their learning. This means that lessons proceed without disruption in all areas of school. Pupils thrive throughout.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths89%

89%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

450 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals10.2%

10.2%, 16.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.2%

2.2%, 19.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.4%

10.4%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rickleton Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barley Mow Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Portobello Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
Lambton Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good38% met the expected standard
Holley Park Academy1 mileOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
Fatfield Academy1 mileOfsted: Good74% 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 Jan Price
Phone
01914155050
Website
rickletonprimary.co.uk
Address
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZ
Local authority
Sunderland
URN
108818

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.