How many pupils does Jarrow School have?

Jarrow School has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Jarrow School's Ofsted rating?

Jarrow School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022).

How does Jarrow School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Jarrow School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Jarrow School?

Jarrow School is located at Field Terrace, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5PR.

Jarrow School

Field Terrace, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5PR

Good

Inspected 14 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

41.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

836

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Jarrow School

Jarrow School is a foundation school in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 836 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 (2025/26). 44.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: South Tyneside →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 836 / 859 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

44.9%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

7.1%

SEN support

22.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.7

Attainment 8

143 pupils

35%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

53.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

78%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

29.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

51.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

34.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

£49,461

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,005 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.9% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,337

Spend per pupil

£9,397

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Field Terrace, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5PR
Phone: 01914283200
Headteacher: Paul Atkinson
Website: http://www.jarrowschool.com/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Jarrow School?: Jarrow School is a foundation school in Jarrow, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Jarrow School have?: Jarrow School has 836 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Jarrow School's Ofsted rating?: Jarrow School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022).
How does Jarrow School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Jarrow School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Jarrow School?: Jarrow School is located at Field Terrace, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 5PR.

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