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Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5UW, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.8 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
293
Capacity
315
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education, reflected in its 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, only 12% of students achieved the higher standard at KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
School supports development
86%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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54.97584, -1.48640 · NE32 5UW
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN133680
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.jarrowcross.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School a good school?
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School scores 68.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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