St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
98%
Capacity
232
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
St Joseph's 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 232 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Maher, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3354th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 73 in Sunderland.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is a popular choice with families — it received 47 applications for 25 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 25 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington include Dining Hall, Forest School, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Library, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, St Joseph's 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 | Village Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7HU |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Maher |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 232 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.4% |
| School Capacity | 232 / 236 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3354th of 13,686
Nationally
187th of 677
In North East
21st of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
73%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
47
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
25 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Village Lane, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 7HU
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