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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

Academy converter · Jarrow · NE32 4PJ

Ages 3–11 · 230 pupils · South Tyneside

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

87%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-11-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)87%
Higher standard (RWM)7%
Avg scaled score — reading
110.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.2%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
177

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill110%

230 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
230
Boys / girls
108 / 122
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
230 / 210 (110%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Kennedy

Location

Address
St Joseph's Way, Hedworth
Postcode
NE32 4PJ
Town
Jarrow
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside
District
South Tyneside
Constituency
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Jarrow, South Tyneside, 230 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 16.6%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Jarrow
13
Primary schools in Jarrow
11
Academies among open schools in Jarrow
46% (6)
Open schools in NE32
13
Primary in NE32
11
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in JarrowNear NE32

  • Fellgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 4XA · South Tyneside

    Ages 4–11

    0.2 miles away

  • Hedworthfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 4QF · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.8%

    0.4 miles away

  • Hedworth Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Boldon Colliery · NE35 9JB · South Tyneside

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Valley View Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 5QY · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Bede Burn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 5NJ · South Tyneside

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Simonside Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 4AU · South Tyneside

    Ages 4–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.8%

    1.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Anthony Kennedy
Telephone
01915364311
Website
http://www.stjosephsjarrow.co.uk

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