The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Morris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Castle Road, Oxclose Village, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 0HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxclose Village Primary School
Primary · Very close
Oxclose Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
Oxclose Community School
Secondary · 417m away
Oxclose Community Academy
Secondary · 417m away
Blackfell Primary School
Primary · 508m away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Albany Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington's Ofsted rating?
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington take?
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is in Washington, NE38 0HL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington have a sixth form?
No, St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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