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

Ofsted judged St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington has 227 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington take?

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

How do I apply to St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington have a religious character?

Yes — St Joseph's 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington for 2023-24 (Reception) was 1.328 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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

When St Joseph's 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 whose home address is within the boundaries of the former parish of Ou… — Catholic children whose home address is within the boundaries of the former parish of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate (see note 3, 11 & 12) Apply online at: www.sunderland.gov.uk/admissionsonline Page 251 Admission to Primary Schools – Information for parents 2027–2028; 3. Catholic Children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish o… — Catholic Children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate but within the parish boundaries of St. John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw. (see note 3, 11 & 12), and 7 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.1% of pupils at St Joseph's 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?

1.328miles

was the furthest place offered for 2023-24 (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 Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Washington, year by year →

How places are decided at St Joseph's 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 whose home address is within the boundaries of the former parish of Ou… — Catholic children whose home address is within the boundaries of the former parish of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate (see note 3, 11 & 12) Apply online at: www.sunderland.gov.uk/admissionsonline Page 251 Admission to Primary Schools – Information for parents 2027–2028
3Catholic Children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish o… — Catholic Children whose home address is outside of the boundaries of the former parish of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate but within the parish boundaries of St. John XXIII, Washington and Penshaw. (see note 3, 11 & 12)
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)
7Sibling link — Children with an older brother or sister in school in September 2025.
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.

Transcribed verbatim from Sunderland City Council's 'Admission to Primary Schools — Information for parents 2027–2028' booklet, which reproduces the determined admission criteria of every Sunderland primary, infant and junior school. A child with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school is admitted first; that is not an oversubscription criterion. Section: 'St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Washington' (booklet page 253).

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.