Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 30 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 10th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

Applications for Reception places at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

Hampshire Place, Usworth, Washington, NE37 2NP

Local ranking10th of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 April 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 222
Boys: 101 (50%)
Girls: 103 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (97% full)
SEND: 10.8%
FSM Eligible: 11.6%
EAL: 6.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 9.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 27.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Budget per Pupil: £5,857/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.3%
Black African: 4.0%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Pakistani: 1.8%
Asian Other: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 0.5%

83.3%

White British

4.0%

Black African

3.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914165858

mmccormack@stbw.bwcet.com

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Hampshire Place

Washington, North East

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Administrative

URN: 147138
UKPRN: 10083680
Establishment No.: 3329
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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