St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington.

Washington, NE387HU Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 November 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Village Lane
Washington, NE387HU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147123
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Village Lane, Washington, NE38 7HU
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
228
Free School Meals
11.2% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
73.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
8.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.7 (11.8 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 102.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
228 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"We are children of God; we achieve, believe and care."

loving kind forgiving generous grateful honest patient

The school's Catholic life and mission are underpinned by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust values. The school aims to develop spirituality, act with justice, respect and dignity, foster a sense of vocation, promote educational excellence, form high aspirations, celebrate community, and support exceptional leadership. It emphasises that every member is created in God’s image and that faith, prayer, worship and liturgy are meaningful and relevant experiences for all, within the context of the Catholic faith and in partnership with the wider community.

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher welcomes families and describes St Joseph’s as a Catholic school that prides itself on a happy, caring environment where everyone is encouraged and inspired to reach their true potential, with strong home–school links and an invitation to arrange visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Mini Vinnies CAFOD Club

Facilities

Prayer Garden

Curriculum Highlights

Broad balanced curriculum which recognises, values and enhances talents. Fostering spiritual and moral development within the context of the Catholic faith.

Admissions Criteria

PAN is set at 30 pupils to be admitted to reception for the school year starting in September after a child’s 4th birthday. Applications must be made online on the Local Authority Family Portal; in-year applications are welcome for all year groups; transfer forms are available on Sunderland City Council’s site.

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