Dunn Street Primary School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 303 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn Street Primary School
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Dunn Street Primary School Jarrow, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 2 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #808 of 811 | #275 of 811 |
| National rank | #15683 of 15,697 | #5596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 140 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 63.8% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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.dunnstreetprimary.co.uk/ | www.stbedesjarrow.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 2.1).
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is the larger school with 170 students compared with 140.
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 Dunn Street Primary School better than St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow ranks higher (61.3 vs 2.1 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 Dunn Street Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
About 303 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dunn Street Primary School: 140. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dunn Street Primary School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rank in North East?
Dunn Street Primary School is 808th of 811 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is 275th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).