St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington vs Wessington Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 428 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
Wessington Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
218 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington Washington, North East | Wessington Primary School Washington, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #209 of 811 | #798 of 811 |
| National rank | #4142 of 15,697 | #15538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 227 | 218 |
| Pupils on roll | 227 | 218 |
| Free school meals | 12% | 45.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 69.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 23% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | stjosephswashington.bwcet.com/ | www.wessingontprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 6.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 23%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is the larger school with 227 students compared with 218.
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is a academy school while Wessington Primary School is a local authority 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington better than Wessington Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington ranks higher (68.7 vs 6.3 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 Wessington Primary School?
About 428 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. Wessington Primary School: 218. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington and Wessington Primary School rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington is 209th of 811 and Wessington Primary School is 798th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).