The best primary schools in Washington

Compare 17 top-rated primary schools in Washington, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Rickleton Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: Rickleton Primary School vs Fatfield Academy

Rickleton Primary School

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B73
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 9EZ

Fatfield Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
B73
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 8RB

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

Ofsted: Outstanding
Score
B72
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 0HL

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Ofsted: Good
Score
B72
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 2NP

Blackfell Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
C64
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 1HA

Wessington Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
C64
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 7PY

Holley Park Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
C57
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 0LR

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Ofsted: Good
Score
C55
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 7HU

Albany Village Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D52
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 1UA

Biddick Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D51
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 7HQ

John F Kennedy Primary School

Ofsted: Expected
Score
D49
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 7AR

Marlborough Primary School

Ofsted: Strong
Score
D47
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 3BG

Usworth Colliery Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D47
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 3BL

Barmston Village Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D47
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 8JA

George Washington Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D47
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE37 1NL

Oxclose Primary Academy

Ofsted: Good
Score
D45
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 0LA

Lambton Primary School

Ofsted: Good
Score
D44
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Location
Washington, NE38 0PL

Applying for a primary school place in Washington

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15 January 2027
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16 April 2027

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