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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Village Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 7HU, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.3 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
232
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school is rated better than 62% of others in the area. However, only 9% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
White Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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54.90290, -1.52032 · NE38 7HU
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN147123
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 November 2023.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington scores 62.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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