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

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is a secondary school in Washington for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 1st of 4 secondary schools in Washington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2012, report published 29 March 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

250 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.9

48.9, 2.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.8%

48.8%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.2%

73.2%, 8.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc64%

64%, 23.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.35

4.35, 0.26 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

152 students

Average point score per A level entry31.31

31.31, 3.69 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,527 pupils on roll, with places for 1,550

Eligible for free school meals16.5%

16.5%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.4%

5.4%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.8%

13.8%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Biddick Academy	0.3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.5
Oxclose Community Academy	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 41.8
Washington Academy	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 33.1
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy	2 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 46.6
Park View School	3 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 46.4

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs R Gundlach
Phone: 01917161700
Website: strobertofnewminster.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Biddick Lane, Washington, NE38 8AF
Local authority: Sunderland
URN: 147142

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.