New Penshaw 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, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Penshaw Academy
Houghton le Spring · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
112 students
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,527 students
| Measure | New Penshaw Academy Houghton le Spring, North East | St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #667 of 811 | #49 of 185 |
| National rank | #13411 of 15,697 | #1301 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 112 | 1,527 |
| Pupils on roll | 112 | 1,527 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Houghton le Spring | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.newpenshawacademy.co.uk | 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 23.8).
- •St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is the larger school with 1,527 students compared with 112.
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 New Penshaw 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 23.8 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 New Penshaw Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houghton le Spring and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Penshaw Academy: 112. St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington: 1,527. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Penshaw Academy and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington rank in North East?
New Penshaw Academy is 667th 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).