St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths50%

50%, 12 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

230 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals15.7%

15.7%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.2%

5.2%, 16.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.3%

8.3%, 6.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: stjosephsjarrow.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.