Our Schools
Columbia Grange School
Columbia Grange is a co-educational school for children with severe learning difficulties and/ or autism between the ages of two to eleven years. The school opened in September 2003 and is a purpose built provision with additional facilities for those pupils with autism. The school benefits from various therapy rooms, an indoor and outdoor adventure playground, information technology room, music room, library, food technology room, sound and light studio and a parents' room. The school has extensive outdoor facilities including a multi-purpose play area, pupils' garden, nature trail and a discovery park.
Fellgate Primary School
Fellgate Primary is a small, friendly primary school in Jarrow. The school has a resource base for pupils with a diagnosis of autism. Children, staff, parents/carers and governors work hard to make Fellgate a special, safe and fun place where everyone can learn and grow together. Fellgate appreciates the uniqueness of each child and recognises their potential, striving for everyone to be the best they can be. The school benefits from extensive school grounds, a sensory room, a soft play room and a life-skills flat.
George Washington Primary School
George Washington Primary School, a large, friendly primary school in Washington, is one of the top performing primary schools in Sunderland local authority and is committed to ensuring everyone achieves their full potential. The outstanding academic success comes from the quality of the teachers and support staff, who are determined to support every child to do their best. The curriculum is rich and engaging, supporting music, performance and sport as well as academic learning. All children have the opportunity to develop their confidence and problem solving through our forest school programme. Pupils at the heart of all that we do.
John F Kennedy Primary School
John F Kennedy Primary School is a two form entry primary school in the heart of Washington, welcoming children between the ages of 3 and 11 to the friendly, hard-working school where everyone strives to be the best they can be. The curriculum offers extensive opportunities in sport and music and all children are challenged to do their best.
Monkton Academy
Monkton Academy is a thriving and highly regarded junior school in South Shields. Children are truly at the heart of everything we do and with an exciting curriculum designed to inspire young minds, nurture confidence, and support every child in reaching their full potential.
Our vision is to Inspire, Achieve and Empower pupils who relish challenge and want to enhance the lives of others. Our talented and devoted staff are committed to enriching the lives of every child by creating opportunities and experiences to help them grow and develop the skills and knowledge they need for life both now and beyond Monkton.
Riverside Primary Academy
At Riverside Primary Academy, we are committed to providing a supportive yet challenging environment where every child can thrive. We encourage all students whether quiet and lacking confidence, or highly motivated and self-assured to reach their full potential, push their boundaries, and achieve their personal best.
We believe children succeed when they are happy, engaged, and well-supported at school. Strong partnerships between home and school, built on open and honest communication, are key to ensuring every child has a positive and fulfilling experience with us.
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