St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow, NE32 3AJ · South Tyneside · primary school
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14th 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 — 8.3/10 against 2,257 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 170 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Overview
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming and kind” environment where “Catholic values inform every aspect of school life.” Pupils behave sensibly, achieve well, and benefit from a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that prepares them for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “true spirit of community” with staff forming “trusting relationships with parents and carers.”
- Pupils are “confident and fluent readers” due to effective phonics teaching and targeted support for those needing extra help.
- The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to “build a coherent body of knowledge” and think like subject specialists in areas such as science and geography.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “access the same curriculum as their peers” and “achieve well from their individual starting points.”
- Staff workload and well-being are prioritised, and the trust provides strong support for curriculum development and attendance.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must receive professional development to better adapt teaching, ensuring some pupils secure foundational knowledge before moving on, while others are given opportunities to extend their learning.
- The school must provide timely and systematic support to help pupils secure fluency in transcription, enabling them to succeed in writing composition.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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