Marlborough Primary School
Washington, NE37 3BG · Sunderland · primary school
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73rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.9/10 against 329 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. 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 | 20.0 · 1 | 62% | 0.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Marlborough Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 7.0% achieved it, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 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 literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Marlborough Primary School
Overview
Marlborough Primary School is described as having a "strong sense of community" where pupils are "happy" and feel "safe". The inspection highlights "high-quality pastoral care" and an "ambitious curriculum" that generally engages learners, though inconsistencies in teaching reading and curriculum precision in some subjects require attention.
Strengths
- "High-quality pastoral care" ensures pupils feel included and supported, with "positive relationships" across the school.
- "Personal development" is outstanding; pupils develop a "keen awareness" of British values, diversity, and how to stay safe online.
- "Early years provision" is outstanding, with children getting a "rapid start" and being "very well prepared for life in Year 1".
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective support" and adaptations to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff are "well supported" and proud of their team, with leaders being "considerate of staff well-being and workload".
Areas to improve
- "Curriculum thinking in some foundation subjects is not precise enough," meaning staff lack sufficient detail to implement the curriculum well, leaving some pupils without "secure subject knowledge".
- Some early readers are "not supported well enough to grasp the basics," as reading books do not always match the sounds pupils know, preventing them from becoming "confident, fluent readers quickly enough".
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 20% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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