Schools in Jarrow
Jarrow has 13 schools: 12 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 100% of the 11 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Jarrow School has the highest Attainment 8 score (41.7 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (82% in 2025).
- 13 schools
- 1 secondary
- 12 primary
Secondary Schools in Jarrow
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarrow School | Good | 41.7 (2026) | -0.16 (2024) | 844 |
Primary Schools in Jarrow
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow | Good | 82% (2025) | 170 |
| 2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School | Good | 74% (2025) | 278 |
| 3 | Valley View Primary School | Good | 70% (2025) | 251 |
| 4 | Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School | Good | 65% (2025) | 262 |
| 5 | Hedworthfield Primary School | Good | 60% (2025) | 208 |
| 6 | Bede Burn Primary School | Good | 54% (2025) | 198 |
| 7 | Fellgate Primary School | – | 54% (2025) | 130 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow | Good | 50% (2025) | 230 |
| 9 | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow | Good | 48% (2025) | 209 |
| 10 | Simonside Primary School | Good | 37% (2025) | 219 |
| 11 | Clervaux Nursery School | – | – | 85 |
| 12 | Dunn Street Primary School | Good | – | 140 |