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Washington Academy, Sunderland

Coordinates: 54°54′29″N 1°31′25″W / 54.90796°N 1.52357°W / 54.90796; -1.52357
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Washington Academy
Address
Map
Spout Lane


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NE37 2AA

Coordinates54°54′29″N 1°31′25″W / 54.90796°N 1.52357°W / 54.90796; -1.52357
Information
TypeAcademy
Local authoritySunderland City Council
TrustConsilium Academies
Department for Education URN144937 Tables
OfstedReports
Acting Head TeacherVicky Carter
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 16
Websitewww.washingtonacademy.co.uk

Washington Academy (formerly Washington Grammar School and then Washington School) is a co-educational secondary school located in Washington in the City of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.[1]

History

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It was originally established as a grammar school but then later became a comprehensive community school administered by Sunderland City Council, with a specialism in technology. The school relocated to new buildings in 2009.[2]

In September 2017 Washington School converted to academy status and was renamed Washington Academy. The school is now sponsored by Consilium Academies.

Academics

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Washington Academy offers GCSEs and vocational courses as programmes of study for pupils. Most graduating students go on to attend Sunderland College which acts as the school's partner further education provider.

Notable former pupils

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Bryan Ferry with Elle Macpherson, launching his Olympia album

Washington School

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Washington Grammar School

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References

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  1. ^ "Washington Academy - Excellence at the heart of our community". Washington School.
  2. ^ "Welcome to Washington Academy". Washington Academy.
  3. ^ "Bryan Ferry: Melancholic of Glam". 20 March 2014.
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  • [www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/ Washington Academy official website]