St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, Washington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2012 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.8
Avg class size
66
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,527 pupils
1,550 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Washington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Washington
Admissions Demand - Sunderland
Places available
3,354
Applications
2,859
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Secondary admissions across Sunderland (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.75421%
Overall absence
21.24481%
Persistent absence
1,205
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Fatfield Academy
Biddick Primary School
Columbia Grange School
John F Kennedy Primary School
Lambton Primary School
Wessington Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Barmston Village Primary School
Oxclose Primary Academy
Holley Park Academy
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