Biddick Academy vs St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 466 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,002 students
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,527 students
| Measure | Biddick Academy Washington, North East | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #107 of 185 | #49 of 185 |
| National rank | #2420 of 4,090 | #1301 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,002 | 1,527 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,002 | 1,527 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 48.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.6% | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.biddickacademy.com/ | strobertofnewminster.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 40.8).
- •St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 1,002.
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 Biddick Academy better than St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington ranks higher (63.9 vs 40.8 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 Biddick Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Academy: 1,002. St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington: 1,527. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington rank in North East?
Biddick Academy is 107th of 185 and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is 49th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).