Best 3 Primary schools in Washington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington (Primary) in Washington; St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Primary) in Washington; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Primary) in Washington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington. They are primary phase and academy converter type located around Washington, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington), published Mar 2024. The lowest is 2 (St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; all within the BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington NE38 0HL	St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington NE37 2NP	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington NE38 7HU
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 0HL	Washington Tyne and Wear NE37 2NP	Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 7HU
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Mar 2024	2 9 Jun 2024	2 18 Dec 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	223	210	236
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.stjohnbostewashington.bwcet.com	stbedeswashington.bwcet.com	stjosephswashington.bwcet.com
Telephone	01914166200	01914165858	01919172484
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

NE38 0HL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 0HL
Ofsted: 1 25 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.stjohnbostewashington.bwcet.com
Telephone: 01914166200

St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Washington

NE37 2NP

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2NP
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stbedeswashington.bwcet.com
Telephone: 01914165858

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington

NE38 7HU

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 7HU
Ofsted: 2 18 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stjosephswashington.bwcet.com
Telephone: 01919172484

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.