George Washington Primary School

About George Washington Primary School

George Washington Primary School is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 405 pupils on roll. It is part of OAK LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

405 / 420 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Well Bank Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE37 1NL

Phone

01914906453

Headteacher

Ailsa Taylor

Website

www.gwps.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is George Washington Primary School?

George Washington Primary School is an academy converter in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does George Washington Primary School have?

George Washington Primary School has 405 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does George Washington Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at George Washington Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is George Washington Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — George Washington Primary School is part of OAK LEARNING TRUST.

Where is George Washington Primary School?

George Washington Primary School is located at Well Bank Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE37 1NL.