Wessington Primary School

Details

Age Range2-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Community school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySunderland
AddressLanercost, NE38 7PY
URN134532

School Census

Total 243
Girls/Boys 120/123
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 3.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 93
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 14.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/11/2013 Good
13/09/2011 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 26/11/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 13/09/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard52%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard4%
Reading107
Maths104
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard59
Pupils achieving at a higher standard3
Reading105
Maths104
Reading Progress3.0
Writing Progress1.5
Maths Progress2.3
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard66%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0%
Reading104
Maths102
Reading Progress2.2
Writing Progress-0.7
Maths Progress-1.6
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard81%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading106
Maths104
Reading Progress1.9
Writing Progress1.4
Maths Progress0.8

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications40
As First Preference20
As second preference11
As third preference9
Total Offers Made21
first preference offers20
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications34
As First Preference23
As second preference3
As third preference8
Total Offers Made24
first preference offers23
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.04%
Total Applications36
As First Preference28
As second preference5
As third preference3
Total Offers Made27
first preference offers27
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.07%
Total Applications52
As First Preference31
As second preference13
As third preference8
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.17%
Total Applications66
As First Preference35
As second preference16
As third preference15
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.37%
Total Applications73
As First Preference41
As second preference12
As third preference20
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.03%
Total Applications58
As First Preference30
As second preference13
As third preference15
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications51
As First Preference25
As second preference8
As third preference18
Total Offers Made25
first preference offers25
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.27%
Total Applications64
As First Preference38
As second preference10
As third preference16
Total Offers Made30
first preference offers30
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications52
As First Preference29
As second preference11
As third preference12
Total Offers Made29
first preference offers29
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.12%
Total Applications45
As First Preference19
As second preference12
As third preference14
Total Offers Made19
first preference offers17
second preference offers1
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree71%
agree29%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree24%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree65%
agree29%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree12%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
not applicable82%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree65%
agree29%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree53%
agree6%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree65%
agree24%
disagree12%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree76%
agree12%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree59%
agree24%
disagree18%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree65%
agree24%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree53%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree59%
agree24%
disagree6%
strongly disagree0%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes94%
no6%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.5%
any other white background ethnic origin3.4%
white and black african ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin92.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
white and black african ethnic origin2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%

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