Washington Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spout Lane Washington Tyne and Wear NE37 2AA |
| Phone | 01915804956 |
| Reference Number | 144937 |
Washington Academy is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' overall, a status carried over from its previous inspection. The school has made some progress, particularly in the quality of teaching, but several concerns remain regarding student outcomes at key stage 4. Most students express satisfaction with their school experience, and the institution promotes an inclusive environment, dealing effectively with bullying. Notably, the recent introduction of a new teaching model has positively impacted lesson quality and student engagement. However, inconsistent teaching practices continue to hinder the academic progress for some pupils, and there are concerns about attendance, with a minority of students frequently absent from school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 594 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 38 | 43 | 81 |
| 8 | 65 | 79 | 144 |
| 9 | 71 | 71 | 142 |
| 10 | 81 | 55 | 136 |
| 11 | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.4% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Nov 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Apr 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Washington School | |
| 07 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Jan 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 17 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on personal development and student wellbeing
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- New teaching model improving consistency of lessons
- Positive school culture with strong student-teacher relationships
- Various extracurricular activities enhancing student engagement
- Effective reading support for pupils with difficulties
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching practices affecting learning progress
- Poor outcomes at key stage 4 need significant improvement
- Some students lack opportunities for independent learning
- Attendance issues among a minority of pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 35.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU |
0.4 miles |
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Albany Village Primary School
Crossgill, Albany, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1UA |
0.47 miles |
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Usworth Colliery Nursery School
Manor Road, Washington, NE37 3BL |
0.58 miles |
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Usworth Colliery Primary School
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BL |
0.58 miles |
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Wessington Primary School
Lanercost, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7PY |
0.61 miles |
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Barmston Village Primary School
Barmston Centre, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8JA |
0.75 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Hampshire Place, Usworth, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2NP |
0.75 miles |
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Marlborough Primary School
Marlborough Road, Sulgrave Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 3BG |
0.8 miles |
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George Washington Primary School
Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1NL |
0.81 miles |
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John F Kennedy Primary School
Station Road, Columbia, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7AR |
0.82 miles |
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Biddick Primary School
Kirkham, Biddick Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HQ |
0.88 miles |
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St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL |
1.04 miles |
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Blackfell Primary School
Knoulberry, Blackfell, Knoulberry Washington, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 1HA |
1.09 miles |
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Oxclose Primary Academy
Brancepeth Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LA |
1.14 miles |
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Columbia Grange School
Oxclose Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7NY |
1.14 miles |
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Oxclose Nursery School
Brancepeth Road, Washington, NE38 0LA |
1.16 miles |
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Springwell Village Primary School
Westfield Crescent, Springwell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 7RX |
1.39 miles |
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Lambton Primary School
Caradoc Close, Lambton Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0PL |
1.42 miles |
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Holley Park Academy
Ayton Road, Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LR |
1.52 miles |
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Fatfield Academy
Southcroft, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8RB |
1.71 miles |
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Biddick Academy
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AL |
1.2 miles |
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Oxclose Community Academy
Dilston Close, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0LN |
1.26 miles |
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
1.46 miles |
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Hill Top School
Wealcroft, Felling, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8LT |
2.14 miles |
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Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
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2.22 miles |
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Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead
Old Durham Road, Beacon Lough, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 6RZ |
2.75 miles |
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2.87 miles |
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2.87 miles |
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XP Gateshead
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2.92 miles |
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High Lanes, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 0PT |
2.95 miles |
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Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
3.06 miles |
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The Cedars Academy
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3.08 miles |
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The Poplars
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3.2 miles |
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3.23 miles |
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Ateres Girls High School
Willow Grove, Felling, Gateshead, NE10 9PQ |
3.3 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
3.5 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
3.54 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
3.61 miles |
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Grace College
Saltwell Road South, Gateshead, NE9 6LE |
3.62 miles |
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3.76 miles |