Oxclose Community Academy vs St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 417 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxclose Community Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,029 students
St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
| Measure | Oxclose Community Academy Washington, North East | St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #133 of 185 | #195 of 811 |
| National rank | #2907 of 4,090 | #3938 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,029 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,029 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.oxclosecommunity.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ | www.stjohnbostewashington.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 31.1).
- •Oxclose Community Academy is the larger school with 1,029 students compared with 178.
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 Oxclose Community Academy better than St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
On the Success Index (England), St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington ranks higher (69.9 vs 31.1 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 Oxclose Community Academy and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oxclose Community Academy: 1,029. St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oxclose Community Academy and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington rank in North East?
Oxclose Community Academy is 133rd of 185 and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is 195th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).