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The Great Britain Guide

Other places · North East England

Washington Academy

In or near Offerton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Washington Academy in England North East, United Kingdom.

Washington F Pit Head Gear - geograph.org.uk - 680825

Dianne Snowdon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
South Hylton · 4.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Washington Academy is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Washington Academy is an educational institution dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students. The academy focuses on developing resilience and adaptability in its students to prepare them for future challenges.

From the Wikipedia article

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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

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

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
54.9083, -1.5233
District
Sunderland
Parish
Sunderland, unparished area
Postcode
NE37 2AA
Parliamentary constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Established
2017
Nearest railway station
South Hylton4.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washington Academy?
Washington Academy is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE37 2AA), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
What is Washington Academy?
Washington Academy in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Washington Academy?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE37 2AA.
When was Washington Academy built?
Built or established in 2017.
How do I get to Washington Academy?
The nearest railway station is South Hylton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE37 2AA.