St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
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Attainment 8 of 48.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 70%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.13
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.05, 0.31]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 250 | 48.9 | — | 69.6% | 64.0% | 4.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 234 | 52.0 | +0.13 | 69.7% | 75.6% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 220 | 50.6 | +0.04 | 70.0% | 73.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 230 | 56.2 | +0.26 | 77.0% | 70.0% | 5.0 |
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School information
| URN | 147142 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Teacher Hammill |
| Trust | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE38 8AF |
| Latest pupils | 250 |
| FSM eligible | 16.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
http://strobertofnewminster.co.uk/1917161700| DfE number | 4609 |
| UKPRN | 10083667 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |