St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
St Joseph's Way, Hedworth, Jarrow, NE32 4PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a primary school in Jarrow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 32nd of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2013, report published 12 March 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2023
Pupils are very proud of their school. They thrive in its well-ordered environment. Pupils enjoy the informative and attractive displays. Reading lies at the heart of school. Pupils eagerly describe reading timelines, class novels and the book vending machine. Older pupils work as 'superstar readers' and support other pupils' reading. Pupils play an active role in everyday school life. The school council helped devise the house system in which points accumulate into pounds for local charities. Pupils strive to win the 'kindness award' for being unknowingly spotted demonstrating this virtue. Parents and carers are very supportive of the school. Many parents speak positively about the school. These views are typified by this comment, 'Fantastic little school at the heart of our community.' Behaviour in and around school is excellent. Relationships are warm and caring. Pupils' trust and respect for adults, and each other, is evident. Pupils listen attentively to each other in class. Pupils are safe at this school. Pupils appreciate the strong support they get from their friends and the adults in the school. Pupils understand bullying but are adamant it is not an issue. Pupils know adults react swiftly and positively when they raise concerns. The 'St Joseph's Standard' is one that promotes excellence in all aspects of school life, including work in books. Pupils endeavour to match these very high expectations. Their attitudes and demeanour, as well as written work, are of a very high quality.
What the school should improve
- A few foundation subjects are not as well structured as they need to be. In these subjects, the main ideas that link knowledge, and the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember, are unclear for pupils. This is limiting pupils' capacity to know and remember more. The school needs to make sure that all subjects are equally well mapped out so that pupils can learn equally well across the whole curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fellgate Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Hedworthfield Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 48% met the expected standard |
| Hedworth Lane Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Valley View Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Anthony Kennedy
- Phone
- 01915364311
- Address
- St Joseph's Way, Hedworth, Jarrow, NE32 4PJ
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 148276
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.