St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow "Good", the school is led by headteacher Eve Alderson, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2234th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 98% recommending the school (52 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, St Matthew'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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Alnwick Grove, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5YT |
| Headteacher | Eve Alderson |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.5% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2234th of 13,686
Nationally
113th of 677
In North East
5th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
52 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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
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Contact Information
Alnwick Grove, Jarrow
South Tyneside, NE32 5YT
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