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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
St Joseph's Way, Hedworth, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4PJ, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.5 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 50% of students achieve expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 83% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other institutions. The percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower, at 7%, indicating room for improvement in pushing students to excel beyond the expected benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 13 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other3.6%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Irish0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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54.95482, -1.48638 · NE32 4PJ
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN148276
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephsjarrow.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 February 2013.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow scores 22.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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