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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Academy converter · Washington · NE38 8AF

Ages 11–18 · 1,527 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

52.0

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

1.06 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-22

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.13
−20+2
Attainment 852.0
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry76%

EBacc APS: 4.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.3%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.8%
Enrolments in measure
1,221

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.06 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

239

Places offered

225

1st-preference offers

222

Total preferences (any rank)
480
Preferred offers (top 3)
225
Applications from outside LA
27
Offers to outside-LA applicants
11
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,527 pupils · 1,550 places

Pupils on roll
1,527
Boys / girls
765 / 762
School capacity
1,550
Capacity fill
1,527 / 1,550 (99%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
206
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr C Hammill

Location

Address
Biddick Lane
Postcode
NE38 8AF
Town
Washington
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Washington, Sunderland, 1,527 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.1%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Washington
24
Secondary schools in Washington
4
Academies among open schools in Washington
54% (13)
Open schools in NE38
16
Secondary in NE38
3
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125
Secondary in Sunderland LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WashingtonNear NE38

  • Biddick Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE38 8AL · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence12.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Oxclose Community Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE38 0LN · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.9
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence10.2%

    1.1 miles away

  • Washington Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Washington · NE37 2AA · Sunderland

    Ages 11–16

    • Att830.9
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+16%
    • Absence14.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester le Street · DH3 2LP · Gateshead

    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence9.6%

    2.0 miles away

  • Park View School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chester le Street · DH3 3QA · County Durham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att847.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.4%

    3.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr C Hammill
Telephone
01917161700
Website
http://strobertofnewminster.co.uk/

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