What did Ofsted judge St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington has 178 pupils on roll.

What ages does St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington take?

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington have a religious character?

Yes — St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.502 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?

When St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3); 2. Catholic children resident in former parish of St John Boste — Catholic children who are resident in the former parish of St John Boste (see note 3); 3. Catholic children outside St John Boste parish but within St John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw — Catholic children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish of St John Boste but within the parish boundaries of St John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw, and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where there are places available for some, but not all applicants within a particular criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distance will be measured in a straight line (as the crow flies) from the front door of the child's address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, (using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system) with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out in a public place and supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82% of pupils at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.502miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington, year by year →

How places are decided at St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see notes 2&3)
2Catholic children resident in former parish of St John Boste — Catholic children who are resident in the former parish of St John Boste (see note 3)
3Catholic children outside St John Boste parish but within St John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw — Catholic children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish of St John Boste but within the parish boundaries of St John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw
4Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
5Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
6Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see notes 4&5)
7Children with an older brother or sister in school in September 2025 — Children with an older brother or sister in school in September 2025. (see note 8)
8Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister or faith leader. (see note 6)
9Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a minister or faith leader. (see note 7)
10Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where there are places available for some, but not all applicants within a particular criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school determined by the shortest distance. Distance will be measured in a straight line (as the crow flies) from the front door of the child's address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, (using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system) with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. In the event of distances being the same for two or more children where this would determine the last place to be allocated, random allocation will be carried out in a public place and supervised by a person independent of the school.

Within each category, (i) exceptional social, medical or pastoral need is placed at the top of the category, and (ii) sibling attendance increases priority within each category after (i). Criterion 7 refers to siblings in school in September 2025, which appears to be a typographical error in the document (likely intended as 2027). The admission authority is Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.