St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Academy converter in Washington, Sunderland.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Academy converter |
| Age range | 11 to 18 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 1527 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 1550 |
| Free school meals | 18.10% |
| Trust or sponsor | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Biddick Lane, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AF |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://strobertofnewminster.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01917161700 |
| URN | 147142 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 11 October 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Biddick Academy (secondary school, about 0.5 km)
- Oxclose Community Academy (secondary school, about 1.8 km)
- Washington Academy (secondary school, about 2.4 km)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (secondary school, about 3.2 km)
- Park View School (secondary school, about 4.8 km)
- Academy 360 (all-through school, about 5.1 km)
- Christ's College (all-through school, about 5.5 km)
- Castle View Enterprise Academy (secondary school, about 5.9 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.