Best secondary schools in Washington (2026)
Washington has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, in the top 29% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.6, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Washington has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 29% in England |
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Washington · Roman Catholic |
50.5 | 48.9 | 49% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 37% in England |
Biddick Academy Washington |
43.0 | 42.5 | 39% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 31% in England |
Oxclose Community Academy Washington |
42.9 | 41.8 | 31% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 2% in England |
Washington Academy Washington |
32.4 | 33.1 | 22% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Washington?
On exam results over the last three years, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington is the top-ranked secondary school in Washington, in the top 29% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.