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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Sunderland, NE38 7HUPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
25 1st-choice / 25 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3354 of 13,686 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Washington is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity. With 232 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 236, there is almost no slack in the system. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 10.4%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake for the area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 47 total applications for just 25 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. All 25 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall number of applications means that not every family who wanted a spot got one. The school is a Roman Catholic voluntary-aided school, which will shape its admissions criteria and the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressVillage Lane, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 7HU
HeadteacherElizabeth Maher
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils232
Free School Meals (FSM)10.4%
School Capacity232 / 236 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Dining HallForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketNetballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: stjosephswashington.bwcet.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.