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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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