St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
URN: 147123 • Washington NE38 7HU
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
- URN
- 147123
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Maher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01919172484
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Village Lane, Washington NE38 7HU
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Washington is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 232 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 236. The school is committed to fostering a caring and compassionate environment, guided by its Catholic ethos. The headteacher, Mrs E Maher, emphasizes the importance of creating a happy school where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to support holistic learning, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Parents have praised the dedicated staff for their commitment to providing a nurturing atmosphere, where children feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and social media updates, ensuring that parents are informed about school events and their children's progress.
St Joseph's also promotes community involvement, encouraging students to participate in various activities that foster a sense of belonging and responsibility. The school’s values are deeply embedded in its daily practices, aiming to inspire students to become caring and responsible individuals within their community.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to support holistic learning, with a focus on both academic achievement and personal development. Parents have praised the dedicated staff for their commitment to providing a nurturing atmosphere, where children feel valued and supported throughout their educational journey. The school actively engages with families through regular newsletters and social media updates, ensuring that parents are informed about school events and their children's progress.
St Joseph's also promotes community involvement, encouraging students to participate in various activities that foster a sense of belonging and responsibility. The school’s values are deeply embedded in its daily practices, aiming to inspire students to become caring and responsible individuals within their community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 21st July Newsletter 18th July 2025 (download)
- 9th July Transition - New Class Teachers Letter (download)
- 22nd September Newsletter 8th September 2025 (download)
- 22nd September Newsletter 19th September 2025 (download)
- 6th October Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rickleton Primary School (69.5)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (66.7)
- John F Kennedy Primary School (65.4)
- Biddick Primary School (64.9)
- George Washington Primary School (64.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 232
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 232 | 114 | 118 | 236 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 228 | 116 | 112 | 236 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 119 | 107 | 236 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 119 | 107 | 236 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 225 | 117 | 108 | 236 | 14.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 226 | 116 | 110 | 210 | 10.80 |
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