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

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

Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Academy converter
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,588
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.7%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.1%
Basics 9-5
48.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
64.4%
EBacc APS
4.34
EBacc 9-5
25.2%
EBacc 9-4
38.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.31
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
41.7%
AAB+ %
18.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 195 students entered

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

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 1,588 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Mar 2012 — Good (predecessor: St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

What is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington's Ofsted rating?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington's latest exam results?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington located?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a secondary school in Washington, Sunderland (NE38 8AF).
How many pupils attend St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington has around 1,588 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington with other schools?
View St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.