St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a secondary academy in Washington, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington has a Progress 8 score of +0.13 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 52.0, 76% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.4%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, student destinations include 58% going on to university and 10% entering apprenticeships.
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St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington has a Progress 8 score of +0.13, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 52.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
76% of students at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is 11.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, 58% go on to university and 10% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
13/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
3/mo
23% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.