Jarrow School
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Field Terrace Jarrow Tyne and Wear NE32 5PR |
| Phone | 01914283200 |
| Reference Number | 133725 |
Jarrow School is performing well with an overall effectiveness rating of 'Good' across all areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school emphasizes personal development, building strong relationships between staff and students, and fostering pupils' future ambitions, particularly through opportunities in performing arts and careers education. The inclusive environment supports all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that everyone is accepted and valued within the community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 836 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.96%
Girls: 49.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 40.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 89 | 83 | 172 |
| 8 | 78 | 96 | 174 |
| 9 | 90 | 85 | 175 |
| 10 | 83 | 78 | 161 |
| 11 | 86 | 68 | 154 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 95.6% |
| White, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 26 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for pupil behaviour
- Inclusive environment for students with SEND
- Broad range of subjects offered
- Effective personal development curriculum
- Commitment to careers education
- Well-structured curriculum in key subjects
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning not as strong in some subjects, particularly history
- Inconsistent use of assessment information by some staff
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 109 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
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Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Borough Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5UW |
0.26 miles |
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Clervaux Nursery School
Clervaux Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5UP |
0.33 miles |
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Valley View, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5QY |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Harold Street, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3AJ |
0.5 miles |
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Bede Burn Primary School
Dene Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5NJ |
0.51 miles |
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Simonside Primary School
Glasgow Road, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4AU |
0.87 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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