Bede Burn Primary School vs St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 780 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede Burn Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Bede Burn Primary School Jarrow, North East | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #444 of 811 | #506 of 811 |
| National rank | #8959 of 15,697 | #10156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 198 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 198 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 22.7% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Jarrow | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bedeburnprimary.co.uk/ | stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bede Burn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.5 vs 40.0).
- •Bede Burn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 48%).
- •Bede Burn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 7%).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is the larger school with 209 students compared with 198.
- •Bede Burn Primary School is a local authority school while St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bede Burn Primary School better than St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
On the Success Index (England), Bede Burn Primary School ranks higher (45.5 vs 40.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bede Burn Primary School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
About 780 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede Burn Primary School: 198. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede Burn Primary School and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rank in North East?
Bede Burn Primary School is 444th of 811 and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is 506th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).