St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn vs St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
HEBBURN · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
160 students
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Jarrow · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn HEBBURN, North East | St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #278 of 811 | #506 of 811 |
| National rank | #5622 of 15,697 | #10156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 160 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 9.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | HEBBURN | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.stjameshebburn.co.uk | stmatthewsjarrow.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.2 vs 40.0).
- •St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 48%).
- •St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is the larger school with 209 students compared with 160.
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 St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn better than St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn ranks higher (61.2 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 St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between HEBBURN and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: 160. St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow rank in North East?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is 278th 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).