Blackfell Primary School vs Oxclose Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 697 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 Primary Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
| Measure | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East | Oxclose Primary Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 811 | #586 of 811 |
| National rank | #3580 of 15,697 | #11835 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 142 | 183 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 183 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 56.8% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 87.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.blackfell.co.uk | www.oxcloseprimary.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 32.0).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 52%).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 11%).
- •Oxclose Primary Academy is the larger school with 183 students compared with 142.
- •Blackfell Primary School is a local authority school while Oxclose Primary 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 Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 32.0 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 Primary Academy?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfell Primary School: 142. Oxclose Primary Academy: 183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfell Primary School and Oxclose Primary Academy rank in North East?
Blackfell Primary School is 181st of 811 and Oxclose Primary Academy is 586th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).