Usworth Colliery Primary School
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Usworth Colliery Primary School is a primary school in Washington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 8th of 17 primary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2020, report published 3 February 2020
- 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 7 January 2025
Usworth Colliery Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive place where everyone is valued. Pupils' individuality is celebrated. Pupils enjoy being a part of the school community. From the early years onwards, pupils are keen to learn and excited to participate in the rich experiences the school provides. The school has high expectations for all pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations, working hard in lessons and behaving well. Relationships between staff and pupils are highly positive throughout school. Pupils feel confident to speak to teachers about any worries they might have. Recent changes to the curriculum have increased the opportunities pupils have to revisit prior learning. This is having a positive impact on pupils' learning. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) thrive because of the tailored support they receive. The school has effective systems to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Pupils are proud to contribute to the life of the school. They remember their learning from educational visits to local museums and cultural events. These broaden their understanding of the world. Pupils know it is important to treat others fairly.
What the school should improve
- Pupils have not had enough high-quality opportunities to practise their foundational writing skills. As a result, some pupils are not able to write with the fluency and accuracy they should. The school should ensure that the recently strengthened writing curriculum is fully embedded so that pupils achieve the best possible outcomes in writing, including their handwriting.
- The initiatives to improve pupils' rates of attendance are not having the impact that the school intends. Some pupils' low attendance means that they miss out on important learning and do not achieve as well as their peers. The school should strengthen the effectiveness of its current strategies to improve the attendance and punctuality of these pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
52 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
333 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Usworth Colliery Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Marlborough Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 20% met the expected standard |
| George Washington Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Albany Village Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Forster
- Phone
- 01914178888
- Address
- Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, NE37 3BL
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108799
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.