Washingwell Community Primary School
Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4RBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Washingwell Community Primary School is a primary school in Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 92 schools in Gateshead. It ranks 81st of 98 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 1 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 November 2024
This is a friendly, happy school in which everyone is included. Pupils look after each other and accept classmates for who they are. Pupils feel safe and are safe because of their trust in adults and their friends who look out for them. Pupils try hard to succeed and do their best. This is because adults expect the very best of them and because they want to succeed for themselves. Aspirations are high. For example, some pupils confidently describe ambitions they have for their future careers. Behaviour in school reflects two of the school's values of respect and togetherness. The achievement assembly rewards positive attitudes and living out the value of the week. Pupils aim to be 'green' for behaviour rather than moving to 'pink' to consider their actions. Pupils know that teachers will sort out any falling out. Older pupils look after younger pupils as 'buddies'. Pupils are proud of their school and treasure the outdoor spaces. Favourites are the two forested areas, the digging space, the trim trail and breaktime equipment. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take on roles of responsibility. These include being a librarian, a house captain, a school ambassador or a school councillor. This helps to develop their understanding of communities.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the essential knowledge pupils need to know has not been precisely identified. In these subjects, pupils do not consistently recall and make connections in their learning. The school should ensure that the essential knowledge pupils should know and remember over time has been identified so pupils can connect new learning to what they already know.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
21 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
181 pupils on roll, with places for 223
Schools near Washingwell Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whickham | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Front Street Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 82% met the expected standard |
| Fellside Community Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 90% met the expected standard |
| Swalwell Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Whickham Parochial Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% 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 Alison Hall
- Phone
- 01914884400
- Address
- Bucks Hill View, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4RB
- Local authority
- Gateshead
- URN
- 108356
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.