Hebburn Comprehensive School vs Jarrow School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Hebburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
857 students
Jarrow School
Jarrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
844 students
| Measure | Hebburn Comprehensive School Hebburn, North East | Jarrow School Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 185 | #125 of 185 |
| National rank | #2504 of 4,090 | #2820 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 857 | 844 |
| Pupils on roll | 857 | 844 |
| Free school meals | 50.1% | 44.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 42.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.9% | 35.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 56.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 3.58 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hebburn | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hebburn.net/ | www.jarrowschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Hebburn Comprehensive School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.0 vs 32.7).
- •Hebburn Comprehensive School is the larger school with 857 students compared with 844.
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 Hebburn Comprehensive School better than Jarrow School?
On the Success Index (England), Hebburn Comprehensive School ranks higher (39.0 vs 32.7 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 Hebburn Comprehensive School and Jarrow School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hebburn and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hebburn Comprehensive School: 857. Jarrow School: 844. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hebburn Comprehensive School and Jarrow School rank in North East?
Hebburn Comprehensive School is 112th of 185 and Jarrow School is 125th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).