St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
85%
Capacity
179
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 179 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mark Hurst, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10649th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 16 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 85% recommending the school (20 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow include ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Harold Street, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3AJ |
| Headteacher | Mark Hurst |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 179 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 35.5% |
| School Capacity | 179 / 210 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10649th of 13,686
Nationally
551st of 677
In North East
34th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
50%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
20 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
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Contact Information
Harold Street, Jarrow
South Tyneside, NE32 3AJ
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