Fellgate Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 278 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fellgate Primary School
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
130 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
| Measure | Fellgate Primary School Jarrow, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #599 of 811 | #541 of 811 |
| National rank | #12071 of 15,697 | #10863 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 130 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 50.8% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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.stjosephsjarrow.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.8 vs 30.7).
- •Fellgate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 50%).
- •Fellgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is the larger school with 230 students compared with 130.
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 Fellgate Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow ranks higher (36.8 vs 30.7 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 Fellgate Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
About 278 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fellgate Primary School: 130. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fellgate Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rank in North East?
Fellgate Primary School is 599th of 811 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is 541st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).