Wessington Primary School Catchment Area
Wessington Primary School is a community primary school in Washington, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 244 pupils, and a capacity of 312 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2–11
Age range
244
Pupils
312
Capacity
78%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Wessington Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Wessington 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.
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 →Wessington Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Lanercost, Washington, NE38 7PY
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134532
Other Primary Schools in Washington
If Wessington Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Washington are the next closest alternatives.
Usworth Colliery Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 3BL
Biddick Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 7HQ
Lambton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 0PL
Rickleton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE38 9EZ
Marlborough Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 3BG
Blackfell Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE37 1HA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wessington Primary School
Is Wessington Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wessington Primary School has a capacity of 312 places and currently has 244 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Wessington Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wessington 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 Wessington Primary School cover? ▾
Wessington Primary School is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wessington Primary School? ▾
Wessington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.