Wessington Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lanercost Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7PY |
| Phone | 01914187916 |
| Reference Number | 134532 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 236 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 2 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 3 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 4 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 6 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.5% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-07-04 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-09-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-10-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-09-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 139 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 191 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 144 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 191 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 121 | 62 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 191 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 141 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 10 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 110 | 74 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 191 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 65 | 62 | 40 | 9 | 10 | 5 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 88 | 85 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 191 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 118 | 61 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 191 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 102 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 191 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 112 | 67 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 191 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 115 | 70 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 191 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 104 | 53 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 191 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 172 | 19 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU |
0.27 miles |
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Biddick Primary School
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ |
0.29 miles |
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John F Kennedy Primary School
Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR |
0.49 miles |
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Barmston Village Primary School
Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA |
0.67 miles |
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Albany Village Primary School
Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA |
0.69 miles |
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Columbia Grange School
Oxclose Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7NY |
0.73 miles |
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL |
0.73 miles |
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Oxclose Primary Academy
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA |
0.76 miles |
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Oxclose Nursery School
Brancepeth Road, Washington, NE38 0LA |
0.78 miles |
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Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL |
0.88 miles |
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Blackfell Primary School
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA |
0.95 miles |
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Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR |
1.06 miles |
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Fatfield Academy
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB |
1.14 miles |
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Manor Road, Washington, NE37 3BL |
1.17 miles |
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Usworth Colliery Primary School
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL |
1.17 miles |
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George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL |
1.28 miles |
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Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Road, Sulgrave Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BG |
1.32 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Hampshire Place, Usworth, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP |
1.36 miles |
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Springwell Village Primary School
Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX |
1.68 miles |
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Ravensworth Terrace Primary School
Mount Pleasant Road, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 1AY |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Washington Academy
Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA |
0.61 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
0.65 miles |
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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
0.86 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
0.88 miles |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 2LP |
1.88 miles |
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Hill Top School
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT |
2.56 miles |
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ |
3.11 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
3.24 miles |
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Furrowfield School
Whitehill Drive, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9RZ |
3.25 miles |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
3.26 miles |
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The Cedars Academy
Ivy Lane, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6QD |
3.29 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
3.35 miles |
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XP Gateshead
Swards Road, Felling, NE10 9UZ |
3.37 miles |
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Heworth Grange School
High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
3.46 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
3.52 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
3.57 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
3.78 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
3.8 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
3.88 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
3.97 miles |