Is St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 20th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 82% of pupils at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?

Applications for Reception places at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

Harold Street, Jarrow, NE32 3AJ

Local ranking20th of 45 primary schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 November 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 82.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 82.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 71.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 179
Boys: 85 (50%)
Girls: 85 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (81% full)
SEND: 14.5%
FSM Eligible: 37.6%
EAL: 17.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.6%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,431/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 73.4%
Black African: 11.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.6%
White Other: 3.5%
Mixed Other: 1.7%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 0.6%

73.4%

White British

11.6%

Black African

4.6%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01914898218

mhurst@stbedesjarrow.co.uk

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Harold Street

Jarrow, North East

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Administrative

URN: 148779
UKPRN: 10089237
Establishment No.: 3315
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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