Best Catholic Schools in Washington
4 catholic schools found
Key Facts
- In Washington, 4 Catholic schools (12.9% of 31) operate, which is well above the national average of 3.7%, indicating a strong presence of Catholic education in the area.
- Catholic schools in Washington have a 100% Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, with 1 Outstanding and 2 Good ratings out of 3 inspected, surpassing the national average of 90.0%.
- The 4 Catholic schools in Washington educate 2,222 pupils, with 16.1% eligible for free school meals, a lower proportion than the national average of 23.8%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.39.
- Washington's Catholic schools demonstrate strong academic performance, with 68.0% of pupils meeting the expected KS2 standard, a Progress 8 score of 0.13, and 55.6% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Outstanding
Washington, NE38 0HL
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected69%
Absence4.4%
Pupils178
P/T Ratio18.7
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Ofsted
Good
Washington, NE37 2NP
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence5.0%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio27.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 31 catholic schools in Washington, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Washington | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,617 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.