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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Goodgraded 11/10/2023Ages 11–181,588 pupilsRoman Catholic
Washington, NE38 8AF
Sunderland

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Washington, within the Sunderland local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,588 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/10/2023, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 52 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Washington can view St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals16.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.4%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 848.9
Progress 8+0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry64%
EBacc average point score4.35

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.3
Value added-0.14Below average · 95% CI -0.3 to -0.0
Retention89%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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