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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU

A Good-rated primary school in Washington where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

232

Ages

3-11

FSM

10.4%

Capacity

236

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

94.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

88.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 232 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2023 — Good
Dec 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Joseph's Washington RC School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington's Ofsted rating?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington's latest exam results?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington located?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland (NE38 7HU).

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington has around 232 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington with other schools?

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