St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
81%
Capacity
180
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 180 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 223 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Anthony Morris, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4716th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 29th out of 73 in Sunderland.
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 31 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Gardening, Choir, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Castle Road, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 0HL |
| Headteacher | Anthony Morris |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 180 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.3% |
| School Capacity | 180 / 223 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4716th of 13,686
Nationally
250th of 677
In North East
29th of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
75%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
51
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
31 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castle Road, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 0HL
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