St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
107%
Capacity
224
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
St Joseph'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 224 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anthony Kennedy, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5276th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a popular choice with families — it received 39 applications for 23 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Coding, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Joseph'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 | St Joseph's Way, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 4PJ |
| Headteacher | Anthony Kennedy |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 210 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5276th of 13,686
Nationally
275th of 677
In North East
16th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
87%
'23/24
67%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed23
39
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Joseph's Way, Jarrow
South Tyneside, NE32 4PJ
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