Blackfell Primary School vs St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 508 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfell Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
142 students
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Blackfell Primary School Washington, North East | St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #181 of 811 | #195 of 811 |
| National rank | #3580 of 15,697 | #3938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 142 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 142 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 57.7% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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.blackfell.co.uk | www.stjohnbostewashington.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Blackfell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 69.9).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 77%).
- •Blackfell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 7%).
- •St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is the larger school with 178 students compared with 142.
- •Blackfell 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 Blackfell Primary School better than St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfell Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 69.9 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 Blackfell Primary School and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
About 508 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfell Primary School: 142. St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfell Primary School and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington rank in North East?
Blackfell Primary School is 181st 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).