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

State school · Washington, NE38 8AF
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,621 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,621 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
Sunderland City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr D Juric

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 17 %
OtherUnkn 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington 11 %
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington 10 %
St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Houghton 10 %
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 7 %
St John Bosco Catholic Primary School, Town End Farm, Sunderland 5 %
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 4 %
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 3 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 3 %
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School 2 %
Fatfield Academy 2 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 1 %
Bernard Gilpin Primary School 1 %
Rickleton Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
51%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
33.43
LA avg.
29.57
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
96
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,621
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Biddick Lane
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 8AF
Get directions

Telephone: 0191 716 1700

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://strobertofnewminster.co.uk

Local authority: Sunderland City Council

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School data & information St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF
1,621 Pupil numbers
14 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
96 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.00
LA avg.
43.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.13 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 176 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 226 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 231 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 233 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.43
LA avg.
29.57
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 13 A
Sociology GCE A level 39 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 22 B
Psychology GCE A level 57 B
Physics GCE A level 17 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 46 B
Law GCE A level 22 B
History GCE A level 42 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 24 A
English Literature GCE A level 21 C
English Language GCE A level 29 B
Economics GCE A level 20 B
Chemistry GCE A level 33 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 42 B
Biology GCE A level 50 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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