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Rickleton Primary School
Ages 3–11453 pupilsDoes not apply
Rickleton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Washington, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 453 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Washington can view Rickleton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Washington (NE38 9EZ), Rickleton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2-7%
Expected standard (RWM)-7%
England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%
England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake10.2%
Free school meals10.2%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.2%
England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.2%
Attendance95.2%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Washington
All schools in Washington →Holley Park AcademyGood · 1.0 miLambton Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miPortobello Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miOxclose Community Academy1.3 miBarley Mow Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miOxclose Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 1.4 mi
See the full area report for NE38 9EZ →