St Mary's Catholic Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Ayr Drive, Jarrow, NE32 4AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Jarrow for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 7th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2023, report published 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

23 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths74%

74%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths17%

17%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

278 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals38.5%

38.5%, 12 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.4%

9.4%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.6%

8.6%, 6.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Simonside Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good37% met the expected standard
Monkton Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good28% met the expected standard
Hedworthfield Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Monkton Infants' School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Lord Blyton Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Expected standard68% 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
Catholic
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Marie Graham
Address
Ayr Drive, Jarrow, NE32 4AW
Local authority
South Tyneside
URN
147102

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.