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

A good academy converter school in Sunderland. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington.

Washington, NE388AF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.6%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
7 March 2012
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Biddick Lane
Washington, NE388AF
Phone
1917161700
Website
strobertofnewminster.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147142
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF
Website
http://strobertofnewminster.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1550 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,621
Free School Meals
15.6% (253 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
52.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
English Attainment 8:
11.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.5
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
46.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.0%
Ebacc Languages:
75.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.13
Progress 8 Range:
-0.05 to 0.31
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
240 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
46.2 (+26.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.6 (+23.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.0 (+12.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.13 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
102 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
203
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,621 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(38 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(29 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"SIC LUCEAT LUX VESTRA; LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE"

Develop spirituality Act with justice, respect and dignity Foster a sense of vocation Promote educational excellence Form high aspirations Celebrate community Support exceptional leadership

At St Robert’s we want pupils and staff to feel comfortable to explore their relationship with God, whilst realising that the members of our school community come from different backgrounds, beliefs and faiths. With Christ at the centre, our school seeks to exemplify faith in action, working for justice and compassion, manifest in acts of charity and kindness.

Head Teacher's Message

Thank you for your interest in St Robert of Newminster Catholic School. We are a caring, successful, oversubscribed school which uses our distinct Catholic Ethos to develop our students spiritual, moral and character formation.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh Award CAFOD Group SVP Group Environment Group Form, House, and School Captains Spirited Arts REcreate Pilgrimage Chaplaincy Group

SEND Provision

At St Robert’s, every teacher is a teacher of SEND. Inclusion runs through every area of the school with high-quality planning, an accessible learning environment, and regular assessment. Students with SEND may receive 1:1 or small group intervention, have a named Learning Support Assistant, access social and emotional support, and work with external agencies such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and the Behavioural Outreach Team to tailor targets.

Admissions Criteria

Admission Policy 2026/2027; All admission policies can be found on our Policies Page.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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