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George Washington Primary School Catchment Area

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

George Washington Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

405

Pupils

420

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

George Washington Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, George Washington Primary 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.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

Find Sunderland catchment area documents →

George Washington Primary School — School Information

Full address
Well Bank Road, Washington, NE37 1NL
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
41.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144220

Other Primary Schools in Washington

If George Washington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — George Washington Primary School

Is George Washington Primary School oversubscribed?

George Washington Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for George Washington Primary School?

Admission to George Washington Primary 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 George Washington Primary School cover?

George Washington Primary School is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for George Washington Primary School?

George Washington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.