Oxclose Primary Academy

About Oxclose Primary Academy

Oxclose Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 184 pupils on roll. It is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

184 / 210 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

5 April 2022

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

Brancepeth Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0LA

Phone

01915008790

Head Teacher

A E Bolam

Website

https://www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oxclose Primary Academy?

Oxclose Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Washington, Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Oxclose Primary Academy have?

Oxclose Primary Academy has 184 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oxclose Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oxclose Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 April 2022).

How does Oxclose Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Oxclose Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Oxclose Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oxclose Primary Academy is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Oxclose Primary Academy?

Oxclose Primary Academy is located at Brancepeth Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0LA.