Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 5UW · South Tyneside · primary school
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17th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 2,046 of them, against 6.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Health Champions, Eco Committee, Forest School, and Mini Police. Sports include gymnastics, football, tennis, hockey, and cricket. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 262 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Overview
Jarrow Cross C of E Primary School is described as a "happy school" where relationships are "respectful and warm" and the motto ‘Value in everyone’ permeates life. The report highlights that pupils behave well, receive challenging work, and benefit from a curriculum that is "sensibly sequenced" in many subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils "gain good knowledge and skills" in subjects such as geography, art, and mathematics, with teachers planning "interesting and relevant lessons."
- Reading provision is strong; pupils "learn phonics rapidly" and read with "confidence and fluency," supported by knowledgeable adults.
- Personal development is extensive, with pupils gaining experiences that "prepare them well for the next stage of their education," including internet safety and broadening horizons through visits.
- Early years provision is effective, with children who "settle quickly and thrive," benefiting from enthusiastic adults and appropriate tasks.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and leaders maintain strong relationships with families to support attendance and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The knowledge required for successful writing has not been "clearly identified or sequenced," resulting in gaps in handwriting and spelling for some pupils, including those with SEND.
- There is variation in the speaking and listening curriculum; in some classes, pupils do not have equal opportunities to meet the school’s high standards for speaking.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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