Fatfield Academy vs St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 436 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fatfield Academy
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,527 students
| Measure | Fatfield Academy Washington, North East | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #106 of 811 | #49 of 185 |
| National rank | #2280 of 15,697 | #1301 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 233 | 1,527 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 1,527 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.3 |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.fatfieldacademy.co.uk | strobertofnewminster.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Fatfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 63.9).
- •St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 233.
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 Fatfield Academy better than St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), Fatfield Academy ranks higher (79.1 vs 63.9 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 Fatfield Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fatfield Academy: 233. St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington: 1,527. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fatfield Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington rank in North East?
Fatfield Academy is 106th of 811 and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is 49th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).