St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Alnwick Grove, Jarrow, NE32 5YTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a primary school in Jarrow for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 26th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 23 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils thrive, personally and academically, at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School. The school aims to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to 'let their light shine'. Pupils are able to talk about what this means to them as individuals. Pupils are proud to be themselves and to celebrate the things that make themselves special, but know that while other people may be different, they are equally special. This culture of respect permeates all aspects of the school. When issues arise, pupils and adults work together effectively to overcome them. Behaviour in lessons and outside is calm. Relationships are warm and respectful. This is a happy school where attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively. The proportion of pupils meeting the expected standards in Year 6 national assessments has increased over the last few years and is well above national averages. Pupils' knowledge and understanding in subjects that are not part of national tests are impressive. Where pupils have potential barriers to being successful, including special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), the school is highly effective at working with families to overcome these. Where pupils need extra support to help them learn, appropriate strategies are identified and used effectively. Pupils leave this school well prepared for the challenges and adventures ahead. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive in their appreciation of the work of the school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to practise some of the more complex aspects of their previous learning. This limits their ability to secure prior knowledge and apply some of the more challenging ideas that they study. The school should ensure that pupils have the opportunity to revisit learning often, including more complex aspects of the curriculum, so that they are able to deepen and strengthen their learning over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
209 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Fellgate Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Valley View Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Bede Burn Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Eve Alderson
- Phone
- 01914898355
- Address
- Alnwick Grove, Jarrow, NE32 5YT
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 149035
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.