St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
URN: 147138 • Washington NE37 2NP
Overview
- Name
- St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington
- URN
- 147138
- 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
- 62.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jonathan Anderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914165858
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hampshire Place, Washington NE37 2NP
Summary
St Bede's Catholic Primary School in Washington is a mixed academy converter, part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves 222 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210, and is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that aligns with its Catholic ethos. The school aims to educate children in mind, body, and spirit, promoting values of respect, compassion, and community service.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop key life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and the local community, encouraging involvement in school activities and events.
St Bede's prioritises communication with families through regular newsletters and updates on school events. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging among students.
The curriculum at St Bede's is designed to provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also develop key life skills such as creativity, resilience, and problem-solving. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership with parents and the local community, encouraging involvement in school activities and events.
St Bede's prioritises communication with families through regular newsletters and updates on school events. The school also offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to enhance the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging among students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 23rd January Attendance Information (download)
- 16th May Newsletter 12.5.25 (download)
- 2nd May Newsletter 2.5.25 (download)
- 13th June Class Structure 2025-2026 (download)
- 27th June Newsletter 23.6.25 (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
- 210
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- 10.30
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 106 | 116 | 210 | 10.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 98 | 119 | 210 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 102 | 115 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 102 | 115 | 210 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 104 | 124 | 210 | 13.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 112 | 113 | 210 | 10.60 |
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