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Washington Academy
On behalf of our entire school community, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Washington Academy.
All our staff at Washington are fully committed to ensuring that all our students have the opportunity and experiences that will ensure our young people are happy and successful in their next steps. We are dedicated to developing our students to have an in-built resilience and that they are adaptable to any future challenges they may face.
Latest News
Washington Academy Students Inspired by Channel 4 Careers Session
21 Apr 2026
Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, was delighted to welcome Michael Longhi from Channel 4 today, who delivered an engaging and inspiring careers session to all Year 8 students.
Washington Academy Teaching Assistant Receives Royal Recognition at Buckingham Palace
18 Mar 2026
A Teaching Assistant from Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has been recognised nationally for his outstanding contribution to education after being invited to attend a prestigious Education and Skills Garden Party hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace.
A legacy of service: Sunderland secondary schools celebrate retiring staff who shaped our communities
21 Dec 2025
This Christmas, local secondary schools Consilium Evolve, Thornhill Academy and Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, are celebrating the retirements of three highly valued colleagues.
Washington Academy spreads festive cheer with annual care home tradition
18 Dec 2025
Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, has been spreading Christmas cheer in the local community by supporting Washington Manor Care Home in Concord, continuing a valued tradition that takes place each year.
Washington Academy students cast their spell as published authors
26 Nov 2025
Seventy six of Washington Academy’s talented students have transformed their imagination into reality, becoming officially published in the Young Writers Grim Tales competition. Competing against students of all ages from across the country, they have showcased exceptional creativity and storytelling skill.
Behaviour Success: Trust Named in Top 2% Nationally
25 Nov 2025
Consilium Academies, has been recognised as one of the most improved education trusts in England following the release of the Autumn Term 2024/25 suspension statistics. Compared to last year, the Trust has made significant improvements in behaviour across its schools.
Washington Academy Commemorates Remembrance with Whole-School Assembly
14 Nov 2025
Washington Academy marked Remembrance this week with a thoughtful and respectful whole-school assembly. Students who are part of the cadets proudly attended in uniform, demonstrating their commitment and honouring those who have served.
Washington Academy shine with national award recognition
05 Nov 2025
Washington Academy is celebrating national recognition as part of the trust’s continued success and innovation.
Finalists at Education Today Awards!
22 Oct 2025
Washington Academy are proud to announce that their IT Team has been named finalists in the Best Use of Technology / ICT in School category at the Education Today Awards 2025.
Washington Academy celebrates GCSE success
21 Aug 2025
Washington Academy has highlighted some of its key successes as teenagers collect their results and look to the future.
Washington Academy continues to improve, say Ofsted inspectors
17 Mar 2025
The school and its academy trust are praised for addressing areas for improvement with “rigour and urgency”
School celebrates World Book Day with launch of new library
11 Mar 2025
See link to the article from The Shields Gazette:
School celebrates World Book Day with the launch of new library
Pupils learn how to face their fears in mental health workshop
15 Oct 2024
“The workshop was great fun and it was a pleasure to see the students engaging so well with it." Headteacher at Washington Academy, Vicky Carter.
Students at Thornhill, Heworth Grange and Washington aca
Washington Academy received cheque from partners, Marelli!
29 Apr 2024
A massive heartfelt thank you to Marelli for choosing us! We have been partnered with Marelli for a couple of years now and they have helped us to improve our careers offer by helping support our work experience week and also attending of mock interv
Washington Academy Geographers take on the Lake District!
22 Apr 2024
Mr Fargent led a group of Geographers to the Lake District to undertake fieldwork tasks that are a very important part of the Key Stage 4 Geography curriculum.
The weather was against them, and we had some very wet students return to school, but t
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Our Parents
“I'm so happy that I chose Washington Academy for my children. They are always well-supported and cared for.”
Ms Burns
“Any questions or issues we had, the careers team was on the ball with an email or phone call to help us out. We couldn’t have asked for more.”
“We are very happy with the support our son is and has received from Washington Academy. Teachers and staff are always available for help and support which we very much appreciate.”
Our Students
“I like the fact that you get to do lots of different things every day and no days are the same”
Jenny
"The teachers will always reassure you if you think something is wrong, and you've always got lots of friends"
Alfie
"The staff have helped me academically, helped to grow my confidence, introduced me to new skills, subjects, and lots of other things"
Faith