Albany Village Primary School vs St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albany Village Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Albany Village Primary School Washington, North East | St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #488 of 811 | #195 of 811 |
| National rank | #9877 of 15,697 | #3938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 214 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.albanyvillageprimary.org.uk | www.stjohnbostewashington.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 41.2).
- •St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 57%).
- •Albany Village Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •Albany Village Primary School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 178.
- •Albany Village Primary School is a local authority school while St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Albany Village Primary School better than St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington ranks higher (69.9 vs 41.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Albany Village Primary School and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albany Village Primary School: 214. St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albany Village Primary School and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington rank in North East?
Albany Village Primary School is 488th of 811 and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is 195th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).