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Rickleton Primary School Catchment Area

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

Rickleton Primary School is a community primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 453 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

453

Pupils

480

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Rickleton Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Rickleton Primary School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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 →

Rickleton Primary School — School Information

Full address
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZ
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
9.7% of pupils
DfE URN
108818

Other Primary Schools in Washington

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Rickleton Primary School

Is Rickleton Primary School oversubscribed?

Rickleton Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rickleton Primary School?

Admission to Rickleton 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 Rickleton Primary School cover?

Rickleton 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 Rickleton Primary School?

Rickleton Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.