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Jarrow School
- Secondary
- South Tyneside NE32 5PR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum prepares pupils well to move on to further study.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations; good behavior and polite interactions.
Qualifications and Training: Staff have received specific training for literacy.
Current Educational Practices: Opportunities to develop and share best practice.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality relationships with pupils; need more consistent assessment.
Opportunities for Involvement: Roles such as 'Reading Buddies' and student council.
Communication: Work closely with parents for safety and support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents can give views via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Work closely with pupils, parents, and external agencies.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Clear targets for school improvement and ongoing staff training.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe, inclusivity is emphasized.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Low rates of suspensions but some younger pupils less confident issues are handled quickly.
Extracurricular Offerings: Links with local theater professionals and free music tuition.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils encouraged to contribute to school community.
Career Counselling Services: Opportunities to learn about the world of work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Broad careers education meets the Baker Clause.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inclusive environment with well-supported ASD provision.
Subjects Offered: Broad range, including two languages in key stage 4.
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About Us
Jarrow School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 842 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B
|
B+
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.9 | - | 15.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 63% | 38% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 25.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 25.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 8.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 13.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 72.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 44.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 16.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 27.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 43.31% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 17.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 12.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 2.58 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 88.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 116 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 47.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 16.85% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 18.08% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.31% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% 12 | 21.92% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 8 | 37.54% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 15.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 6 | 6.62% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 3 | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.26 | 2.39 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 106 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 78.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 48.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 5.77% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 2 | 26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 41.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 16.15% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.54% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 3 | 11.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 2.56 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 76.92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 62.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 43.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 19.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 2.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% | 24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.92% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.83% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 11.92% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 81.73% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 109 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 65.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 43.64% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 19.36% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.73% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Jarrow School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1