# Columbia Grange School — Washington, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2003
- **Principal:** John Lines

## Contact

- **Address:** George Washington Primary School, Well Bank Road, Washington, Tyne and Wear
- **Phone:** 0191 490 6453
- **Website:** https://www.columbiagrange.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/washington/columbia-grange-school-23075

## About

Columbia Grange is a co-educational school for children with severe learning difficulties and/or autism between the ages of five to eleven years. The school is built on trust and relationships, where staff are incredibly committed to securing the best outcomes for our pupils. We want to work towards securing those outcomes with our pupils being safe, happy and engaged.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2011
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2011

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Our amazing experience at Columbia Grange!: We've had our son at Columbia Grange for five years now and couldn't be happier with the care and education he's received. The school's commitment to supporting children with autism is evident in every aspect of the curriculum and facilities. Our son has thrived here and we can't thank the staff enough for helping him achieve his goals. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A great school community!: We've been blown away by the warmth and inclusivity of the Columbia Grange community. The school's emphasis on social communication and emotional regulation has been a game-changer for our daughter's confidence and friendships. The facilities are fantastic too - the sensory room is a particular highlight! *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — Some great aspects, but room for improvement: We had a positive experience at Columbia Grange while our child was there, but there were some issues with communication and consistency that we didn't always feel were addressed. The school's commitment to SCERTS is impressive, and the teachers were always willing to adapt to our child's needs. However, we did find the online learning platform a bit clunky at times. *(Jun 2020)*

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