Schools in Washington
24 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Washington Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oxclose Community Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (17)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Albany Village Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Barmston Village Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Biddick Primary School Community school | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blackfell Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fatfield Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holley Park Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| John F Kennedy Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lambton Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oxclose Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Usworth Colliery Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wessington Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| George Washington Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marlborough Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rickleton Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Grange School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 5–11 | — |
| Oxclose Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–4 | — |
| Usworth Colliery Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–4 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.