The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Anthony Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Joseph's Way, Hedworth, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFellgate Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hedworthfield Primary School
Primary · 568m away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary · 733m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lukes Lane Community School
Primary · 1.4km away
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Primary · 1.9km away
Jarrow School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is in Jarrow, NE32 4PJ, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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