Quick Facts


Phase: Primary
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils on roll: 453
Capacity: 450
Local authority: Sunderland
Governance: Community school
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
SEN provision: N/A

About this school


Rickleton Primary School is a primary school based in Washington under the Sunderland local authority.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 453 pupils on roll with space for 450, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 17 June 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.

Ofsted Summary


Overall rating: Outstanding
Last inspection: 17 June 2025
Read the full Ofsted report: View Report

Admissions Information


Admissions policy: Community school
Catchment: Based on distance from school
Oversubscribed: Yes (in recent years)
Link to local authority admissions page: Contact School Website

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