Which is the best primary school in Washington?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Rickleton Primary School ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Washington, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Washington ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Washington?

17 primary schools in Washington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Washington, ranked

The 17 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Rickleton Primary School
Community school

18%

higher standard

89%

expected standard
2
Biddick Primary School
Community school

15%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Blackfell Primary School
Community school

15%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
4
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
5
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
6
Fatfield Academy
Academy converter

22%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
7
Holley Park Academy
Academy converter

16%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
8
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Academy converter

9%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
9
Usworth Colliery Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
10
John F Kennedy Primary School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
11
George Washington Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
12
Barmston Village Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
13
Albany Village Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
14
Oxclose Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

11%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
15
Lambton Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
16
Wessington Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

23%

expected standard
17
Marlborough Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

20%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Washington?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Rickleton Primary School ranks first of 17 ranked primary schools in Washington, with 89% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Washington ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Washington?: 17 primary schools in Washington published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.