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Washington Academy

Spout Lane, Washington, NE37 2AA

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Pupils
594
Ages
11-16
FSM
55.7%
Attainment 8
33.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
33.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.7%
Basics 9-5
22.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.6%
EBacc APS
2.90
EBacc 9-5
6.7%
EBacc 9-4
12.2%
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About Washington Academy

Washington Academy is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. The school has around 594 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Spout Lane, Washington, NE37 2AA | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Washington Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Mar 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  6. Apr 2019 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Washington Academy

What is Washington Academy's Ofsted rating?
Washington Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Washington Academy's latest exam results?
Washington Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Washington Academy located?
Washington Academy is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland (NE37 2AA).
How many pupils attend Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has around 594 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Washington Academy with other schools?
View Washington Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.