SecondaryData as of May 2026

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

Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	50.6	46.4
2023/24	52.0	46.4
2024/25	48.8	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.04	0.00
2023/24	+0.13	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Biddick Academy

0.47 km away · Academy converter

Good

Oxclose Community Academy

1.84 km away · Academy converter

Good

Washington Academy

2.35 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

3.22 km away · Academy converter

Good

The Poplars

3.28 km away · Other independent special school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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?

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