St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
URN: 147147 • Washington NE38 0HL
Overview
- Name
- St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
- URN
- 147147
- 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
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anthony Morris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914166200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Castle Road, Washington NE38 0HL
Summary
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, located in Washington, Sunderland, is an academy converter that serves a mixed-gender population of 180 pupils, with a capacity for 223. The school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and is committed to fostering a safe and stimulating learning environment. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in the vision statement, "Each One of Us is God’s Work of Art," reflecting its dedication to recognising the uniqueness of each child.
The curriculum at St John Boste is designed to nurture the talents and interests of every pupil, preparing them for future educational stages. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging children to become confident learners and active contributors to their community. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, ensuring families are informed about school events and achievements.
In addition to academic support, St John Boste prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various initiatives, including wrap-around care and workshops for parents. The school actively promotes Catholic values through collective worship and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose among students and families.
The curriculum at St John Boste is designed to nurture the talents and interests of every pupil, preparing them for future educational stages. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging children to become confident learners and active contributors to their community. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, ensuring families are informed about school events and achievements.
In addition to academic support, St John Boste prioritises the well-being of its students, offering various initiatives, including wrap-around care and workshops for parents. The school actively promotes Catholic values through collective worship and community engagement, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose among students and families.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- 25th September CAFOD Harvest Family Fast Day (download)
- 25th September Behaviour Curriculum Parent Workshops (download)
- 25th September Early Reading Parent Workshops (download)
- 25th September Newsletter 25.09.2025 (download)
- 6th October Parking letter 06.10.2025 (download)
- Admissions (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
- 223
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 99
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 81 | 99 | 223 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 86 | 99 | 223 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 176 | 75 | 101 | 223 | 19.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 176 | 75 | 101 | 210 | 19.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 188 | 87 | 101 | 210 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 197 | 100 | 97 | 210 | 9.60 |
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