Jarrow School vs St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 811 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jarrow School
Jarrow · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
844 students
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
170 students
| Measure | Jarrow School Jarrow, North East | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #125 of 185 | #275 of 811 |
| National rank | #2820 of 4,090 | #5596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 844 | 170 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 170 |
| Free school meals | 44.9% | 32.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Jarrow | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.jarrowschool.com/ | www.stbedesjarrow.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.3 vs 32.7).
- •Jarrow School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 170.
- •Jarrow School is a local authority school while St Bede'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 Jarrow 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 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 Jarrow School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Jarrow and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Jarrow School: 844. St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: 170. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Jarrow School and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rank in North East?
Jarrow School is 125th of 185 and St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is 275th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).