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Jarrow School

South Tyneside·Secondary·North East·Foundation school·NE32 5PR
URN: 133725GoodOfsted published 21 Sept 2022
42.6
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.16
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.38, 0.06]
55.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
28.8%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 42.6 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
42.6
5+ Eng & Maths:
56%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.16
Confidence interval:
[-0.38, 0.06]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202515342.655.6%28.8%3.6
2023/202416342.8-0.1652.8%25.8%3.6
2022/202316444.0-0.2159.0%23.0%3.5
2021/202215341.8-0.5952.0%18.0%3.4

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in South Tyneside for local comparison.

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Whitburn Church of England Academy
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 51.6Progress 8 -0.11
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St Wilfrid's RC College
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 48.2Progress 8 -0.27
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 45.5Progress 8 -0.29
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Ofsted Requires improvementAttainment 8 44.2Progress 8 -0.35
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Harton Academy
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 42.6Progress 8 -0.48
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School information

URN133725
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeFoundation school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Paul Atkinson
Trust
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterNone
PostcodeNE32 5PR
Latest pupils153
FSM eligible40.4%

Contact and identifiers

Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR

http://www.jarrowschool.com/View local authority page1914283200
DfE number4033
UKPRN10016009
Opened6 Jan 2003
GIAS updated17 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated17 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published21 Sept 2022

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date14 Jun 2022
Publication date21 Sept 2022
View Ofsted report