St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Welcome to St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Welcome to St Robert of Newminster Sixth Form. Our Catholic inclusive Sixth Form receives students from across the North East for the high quality teaching on offer. The dedicated tutor team offers expert pastoral care and guidance throughout your time at St Roberts. Our aim is to ensure all students achieve their goals, applying to the best universities and apprenticeships. Students at Sixth Form have a wide variety of enrichment activities on offer and students act as role models through various leadership opportunities at the college. The tutors, teachers and sixth form team are looking forward to welcoming you into our Sixth Form.Mrs S ChappellHead of Sixth Form
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,588 Total
No. of Boys
831 (52.3%)
No. of Girls
757 (47.7%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
30.3%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.23%
A*/A grades
20.25%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
87%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
7%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
54%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 9, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 1
Spring Half Term
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 1 - Apr 18
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 5
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |