St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington vs Washington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 645 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington
Washington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
Washington Academy
Washington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
627 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East | Washington Academy Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 811 | #177 of 185 |
| National rank | #4142 of 15,697 | #3927 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 227 | 627 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 627 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 58.4% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 69.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Washington | Washington |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjosephswashington.bwcet.com/ | www.washingtonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 11.2).
- •Washington Academy is the larger school with 627 students compared with 227.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington better than Washington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ranks higher (68.7 vs 11.2 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 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington and Washington Academy?
About 645 m in a straight line, between Washington and Washington in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington: 227. Washington Academy: 627. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington and Washington Academy rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is 209th of 811 and Washington Academy is 177th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).