Washington Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–16Mixed
Spout Lane, Washington, NE37 2AA
Executive Head Teacher · Mrs Victoria Carter
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Key facts
Pupils627Capacity 900
OfstedReport cardInspected 21 April 2026
TrustConsilium Academies
Free school meals58.4%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 21 April 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Sunderland council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in SunderlandNearby schools for the same ages
- Biddick Academy1.2 mi
- Oxclose Community Academy1.3 mi
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington1.5 mi
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy2.2 mi
- Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead2.8 mi