Marlborough Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marlborough Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Marlborough Primary School Washington, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #734 of 811 | #209 of 811 |
| National rank | #14668 of 15,697 | #4142 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 150 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 67.2% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 9% |
| 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.marlboroughprimaryschool.co.uk | stjosephswashington.bwcet.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 15.2).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 20%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is the larger school with 227 students compared with 150.
- •Marlborough Primary School is a local authority school while St Joseph's 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Marlborough Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ranks higher (68.7 vs 15.2 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 Marlborough Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marlborough Primary School: 150. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marlborough Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington rank in North East?
Marlborough Primary School is 734th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is 209th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).