The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 836
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 40.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Paul Atkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Primary · 419m away
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary · 811m away
Dunn Street Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lukes Lane Community School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Keelman's Way School
Special school · 1.3km away
The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Jarrow School a selective school?
No. Jarrow School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Jarrow School's Ofsted rating?
Jarrow School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Jarrow School?
Jarrow School currently has 836 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Jarrow School take?
Jarrow School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Jarrow School?
Jarrow School is in Jarrow, NE32 5PR, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Jarrow School have a sixth form?
No, Jarrow School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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