Schools in Washington, North East (2025)
21 schools · 8,387 students · 12 academy, 9 local authority · median Pupils on roll 227.
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Ranked schools in Washington
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 191Rickleton Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 283Biddick Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 285 students
- 379Fatfield AcademyWashington · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 479Holley Park AcademyWashington · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 578St Bede's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonWashington · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 672Blackfell Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 142 students
- 770St John Boste Catholic Primary School, WashingtonWashington · Academy Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 178 students
- 869St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, WashingtonWashington · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 964St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, WashingtonWashington · Academy Secondary48.9 Attainment 8 · 1,527 students
- 1059John F Kennedy Primary SchoolWashington · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 412 students
- 1146Usworth Colliery Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 333 students
- 1241Albany Village Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 1341Biddick AcademyWashington · Academy Secondary42.5 Attainment 8 · 1,002 students
- 1436George Washington Primary SchoolWashington · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 384 students
- 1532Oxclose Primary AcademyWashington · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 1631Oxclose Community AcademyWashington · Academy Secondary41.8 Attainment 8 · 1,029 students
- 1723Barmston Village Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 1815Marlborough Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 1912Lambton Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 2011Washington AcademyWashington · Academy Secondary33.1 Attainment 8 · 627 students
- 216Wessington Primary SchoolWashington · Local authority Primary23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rickleton Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 90.9 Top 5% | 89% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 2 | Biddick Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 83.0 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 285 |
| 3 | Fatfield Academy Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.1 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 4 | Holley Park Academy Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.9 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 5 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 78.4 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 6 | Blackfell Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 71.7 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 142 |
| 7 | St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.9 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 178 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 68.7 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 9 | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Washington · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 48.9 Attainment 8 | 1,527 |
| 10 | John F Kennedy Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 58.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 412 |
| 11 | Usworth Colliery Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 45.6 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 333 |
| 12 | Albany Village Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 13 | Biddick Academy Washington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 40.8 Lower 50% | 42.5 Attainment 8 | 1,002 |
| 14 | George Washington Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.7 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 384 |
| 15 | Oxclose Primary Academy Washington · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 16 | Oxclose Community Academy Washington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 31.1 Lower 50% | 41.8 Attainment 8 | 1,029 |
| 17 | Barmston Village Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 22.6 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 18 | Marlborough Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 15.2 Lower 50% | 20% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 19 | Lambton Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 12.4 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 20 | Washington Academy Washington · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.2 Lower 50% | 33.1 Attainment 8 | 627 |
| 21 | Wessington Primary School Washington · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 6.3 Lower 50% | 23% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Washington?
Rickleton Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Washington with a Success Index (England) of 90.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Washington?
Washington has 21 schools (17 primary, 4 secondary) educating 8,387 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Washington?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Washington is 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.