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Columbia Grange School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Columbia Grange School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 140 pupils, and a capacity of 140 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5–11

Age range

140

Pupils

140

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2011

Columbia Grange School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Columbia Grange School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 140 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Columbia Grange School — School Information

Full address
Oxclose Road, Washington, NE38 7NY
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
63.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150096

Frequently Asked Questions — Columbia Grange School

Is Columbia Grange School oversubscribed?

Yes — Columbia Grange School currently has 140 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 140 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Columbia Grange School?

Admission to Columbia Grange School is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Columbia Grange School cover?

Columbia Grange School is a not applicable school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Columbia Grange School?

Columbia Grange School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.