St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, Washington

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St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, NE38 0HL

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Washington where 77% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Roman Catholic

Pupils

180

Ages

3-11

FSM

19.3%

Capacity

223

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2024

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

83.0%

Writing

80.0%

Maths

87.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 180 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Castle Road, Washington, NE38 0HL | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

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

Feb 2024 — Outstanding
Feb 2012 — Good (predecessor: St John Boste Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

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

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

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

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington located?

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a primary school in Washington, Sunderland (NE38 0HL).

How many pupils attend St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington has around 180 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington with other schools?

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