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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.7 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
836
Capacity
859
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance in GCSEs, achieving an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 68% nationally. While 56% of students reach a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate of 29% suggests there may be room for improvement in broadening the curriculum. Overall, parent satisfaction appears to be strong, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 17% | Bottom 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.6%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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54.97233, -1.48880 · NE32 5PR
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN133725
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.jarrowschool.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Jarrow School rated by Ofsted?
Jarrow School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Jarrow School a good school?
Jarrow School scores 33.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Jarrow School in GCSEs?
Jarrow School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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