The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 48.9 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.9
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
64%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 220 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,588
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr C Hammill (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFatfield Academy
Primary · 436m away
Biddick Academy
Secondary · 466m away
Biddick Primary School
Primary · 947m away
Columbia Grange School
Special school · 961m away
John F Kennedy Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Lambton Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Wessington Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington a selective school?
No. St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
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 currently has 1,588 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington take?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is in Washington, NE38 8AF, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington have a sixth form?
Yes, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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