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John F Kennedy Primary School Catchment Area

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

John F Kennedy Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 424 pupils, and a capacity of 441 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

424

Pupils

441

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

John F Kennedy Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, John F Kennedy 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 →

John F Kennedy Primary School — School Information

Full address
Station Road, Columbia, Washington, NE38 7AR
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
24.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144223

Other Primary Schools in Washington

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

Frequently Asked Questions — John F Kennedy Primary School

Is John F Kennedy Primary School oversubscribed?

John F Kennedy Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 441 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for John F Kennedy Primary School?

Admission to John F Kennedy 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 John F Kennedy Primary School cover?

John F Kennedy Primary School is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for John F Kennedy Primary School?

John F Kennedy Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.