Best 3 Secondary schools in Washington – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

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Comparison of secondary schools: Biddick Academy (Secondary) in Washington; St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (Secondary) in Washington; Washington Academy (Secondary) in Washington — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Biddick Academy, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington and Washington Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Washington, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Biddick Academy), published Feb 2022. The lowest is 3 (Washington Academy), published Apr 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Washington Academy (Apr 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–55–60%; spread across trusts such as North East Learning Trust, BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and CONSILIUM ACADEMIES.

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Attribute	Biddick Academy NE38 8AL	St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington NE38 8AF	Washington Academy NE37 2AA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 8AL	Washington Tyne and Wear NE38 8AF	Washington Tyne and Wear NE37 2AA
Latest Ofsted	2 3 Feb 2022	2 29 Mar 2012	3 29 Apr 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	1550	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	North East Learning Trust	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Website	www.biddickacademy.com	strobertofnewminster.co.uk	www.washingtonacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01915111600	01917161700	01915804956
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Biddick Academy

NE38 8AL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 8AL
Ofsted: 2 3 Feb 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North East Learning Trust
Website: www.biddickacademy.com
Telephone: 01915111600

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

NE38 8AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE38 8AF
Ofsted: 2 29 Mar 2012
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: strobertofnewminster.co.uk
Telephone: 01917161700

Washington Academy

NE37 2AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2AA
Ofsted: 3 29 Apr 2024
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CONSILIUM ACADEMIES
Website: www.washingtonacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01915804956

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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.