St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Washington, NE38 7HU · Sunderland · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2023 Mixed Primary Roman Catholic
OfstedGood
Pupils232
FSM10.4%
KS2 expected72%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: council abolished the catchment system in 2003 in favour of a primary-to-secondary 'cluster' system plus pure distance; 'does not operate a catchment area system.'

Source: Sunderland admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-11-08)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

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Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sunderland admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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