Blackfell Primary School vs Oxclose Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 818 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfell Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
Oxclose Community Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
| Measure | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East | Oxclose Community Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 811 | #133 of 185 |
| National rank | #3580 of 15,697 | #2907 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 142 | 1,029 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 1,029 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blackfell.co.uk | www.oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 31.1).
- •Oxclose Community Academy is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 142.
- •Blackfell Primary School is a local authority school while Oxclose Community Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackfell Primary School better than Oxclose Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 31.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackfell Primary School and Oxclose Community Academy?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfell Primary School: 142. Oxclose Community Academy: 1,029. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfell Primary School and Oxclose Community Academy rank in North East?
Blackfell Primary School is 181st of 811 and Oxclose Community Academy is 133rd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).