Schools in Washington
There are 24 schools in Washington on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Sunderland local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Washington (17)
- Albany Village Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE37 1UA
- Barmston Village Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE38 8JA
- Biddick Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE38 7HQ
- Blackfell Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE37 1HA
- Fatfield AcademyAcademy converter · NE38 8RB
- George Washington Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE37 1NL
- Holley Park AcademyAcademy converter · NE38 0LR
- John F Kennedy Primary SchoolAcademy converter · NE38 7AR
- Lambton Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE38 0PL
- Marlborough Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE37 3BG
- Oxclose Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · NE38 0LA
- Rickleton Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE38 9EZ
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter · NE37 2NP
- St John Boste Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter · NE38 0HL
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonAcademy converter · NE38 7HU
- Usworth Colliery Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE37 3BL
- Wessington Primary SchoolCommunity school · NE38 7PY
Secondary schools in Washington (4)
- Biddick AcademyAcademy converter · NE38 8AL
- Oxclose Community AcademyAcademy converter · NE38 0LN
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonAcademy converter · NE38 8AF
- Washington AcademyAcademy converter · NE37 2AA
Nursery schools in Washington (2)
- Oxclose Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · NE38 0LA
- Usworth Colliery Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · NE37 3BL
Other phases in Washington (1)
- Columbia Grange SchoolAcademy special converter · NE38 7NY
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Washington?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 24 open schools with a Washington address (as of 5 June 2026), including 17 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Washington guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Washington?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.