Jarrow School
Jarrow, NE32 5PR · South Tyneside · secondary school
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3rd of 8 secondary schools in South Tyneside we can score. 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 — 5.2/10 against 440 of them, against 3.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.0 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.16 · 38 | 25% | 0.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.7 · 27 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Jarrow School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.16 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 844 pupils against a stated capacity of 859. 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 school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Jarrow School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel happy, safe, and included, with strong personal development and high-quality relationships between staff and students. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the inspection highlights that the curriculum requires further refinement in certain subjects and assessment practices need to be more consistent to ensure all pupils progress securely.
Strengths
- Staff build "high-quality relationships" with pupils, fostering a welcoming environment where students feel "happy and safe."
- Behaviour is a strength, with "high expectations" for conduct, low suspension rates, and a rewards programme that pupils value.
- Personal development is prioritised, with pupils encouraged to contribute to the community through roles such as "Reading Buddies" and ambassadors.
- The curriculum in subjects like English and design and technology is "carefully planned" and linked to future careers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with timely support for vulnerable pupils and staff who are confident in raising concerns.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is "not yet sufficiently well planned and sequenced in some subjects," such as history, leading to gaps in pupils' understanding.
- Assessment information is not used with "sufficient precision" by some staff, meaning gaps in knowledge are not addressed quickly enough.
- Leaders must ensure the "effective and consistent use of assessment across the school" to inform teaching next steps.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders work closely with external agencies and staff receive ongoing training to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.8 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 41.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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