St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Jarrow, NE32 4AW · South Tyneside · primary school
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8th 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 — 9.1/10 against 1,802 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils “enjoy coming to school” and feel “very happy and safe.” Leaders demonstrate “outstanding” leadership with “very high aspirations” for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The curriculum is carefully planned to prepare pupils for secondary school, supported by “superb” behaviour and strong community relationships.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as “superb,” with pupils rising to “high expectations” and bullying being “not a problem.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-planned, particularly in mathematics where “daily retrieval work” helps pupils connect learning.
- Staff subject knowledge is strong, and leaders have supported staff to understand the curriculum well in subjects like history and art.
- Reading is prioritised with a “reading spine” and “clearly structured phonics lessons.”
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” with staff being “knowledgeable and vigilant.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure books given to early readers “match the sounds they know” so pupils build fluency and progress more rapidly.
- Leaders should use assessment to check pupils’ knowledge of different faiths and religions to address misconceptions, as current understanding is limited.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are well-trained, recruitment processes are robust, and pupils feel “very safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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