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Rickleton Primary School

Vigo Lane, Washington, NE38 9EZ
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Rickleton Primary School
Washington, NE38 9EZ
453 Pupils
480 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
9.70% FSM %
225 Boys
228 Girls
About Rickleton Primary School

Rickleton Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sunderland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 453 pupils on roll. School capacity: 480. Current headteacher: Jan Price.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sunderland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Washington and Gateshead South
Ward Washington South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068929
URN 108818
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Kirsty Ross Chair of Governors 09/12/2021 09/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Barr Governor 21/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kyle Dinsdale Governor 08/05/2024 08/05/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Kanyangu Governor 18/03/2025 18/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Kemp Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sally O'Connor Governor 04/01/2023 01/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jan Price Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Scott Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Thompson Governor 01/07/2022 30/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Turnbull Governor 21/06/2023 21/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gillian Walker Governor 14/11/2023 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Barley Mow Primary School
1.41 km • Chester le Street
Other
Portobello Primary School
1.5 km • Chester le Street
Other
Lambton Primary School
1.62 km • Washington
Other
Holley Park Academy
1.66 km • Washington
Other
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy
2.06 km • Chester le Street
Other
Oxclose Community Academy
2.08 km • Washington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Rickleton Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Washington, Sunderland.
Rickleton Primary School has 453 pupils, with a capacity of 480.
Rickleton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Rickleton Primary School is Mrs Jan Price.
Rickleton Primary School is at Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZ, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Rickleton Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Rickleton Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jan Price
Vigo Lane, Rickleton, Washington, NE38 9EZ
01914155050
www.rickletonprimary.co.uk
Location
NE38 9EZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108818
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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