Lambton Primary School
Washington, NE38 0PL · Sunderland · primary school
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70th of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.6/10 against 2,314 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lambton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific interventions are in place to help children reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about Lambton Primary School
Overview
Lambton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn. Staff deliver an ambitious curriculum with excellent subject knowledge, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, access learning effectively. Pupils engage well in lessons, enjoy school clubs, and demonstrate positive behaviour, though some perceptions of unfairness regarding behaviour policies persist.
Strengths
- The school’s inclusive nature is a strength, with teachers skilfully adapting content so pupils with SEND learn alongside peers and achieve well.
- The curriculum is ambitious and logically organised, with particularly strong information for teachers in English, mathematics, and religious education.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; staff have the expertise to teach early reading well, and children who fall behind receive timely support to catch up.
- Early years is a "hive of activity" where children are confident, creative, and secure in established routines that support purposeful learning.
- Governors are knowledgeable and use their experience well to challenge and support leaders, while staff appreciate the support and training they receive.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of handwriting is under-developed, with many pupils forming letters inaccurately; the school must ensure handwriting remains a priority.
- Some pupils’ behaviour distracts others, and inconsistent application of the behaviour policy leads to perceptions of unfairness; leaders must ensure pupils and parents understand the restorative practice approach.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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