St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

StatePrimaryRoman Catholic

InspectedPrimaryAges 4–11208 pupils

Alnwick Grove, NE32 5YTWebsite01914898355

Inspected208 pupilsAges 4–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Dec 2024

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils208

Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils208

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

208 / 210 (99%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~30*

Head Teacher

Mrs Eve Alderson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 80%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

4.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.3%vs 6.6% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence10.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support14.4%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans0.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty10 pupils (32%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (19%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder4 pupils (13%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty4 pupils (13%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (10%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 pupils (6%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (3%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)9

Teaching assistants (FTE)6

Support staff (FTE)12

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils208

Free school meals12.5%

English as additional language7.2%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British90.9%

Black African3.8%

White Other1.4%

Other1.0%

Chinese1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Asian Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

52 responses

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led100.0%

Happy child90.0%

Well taught90.0%

Well looked after60.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 3Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust

KS4

Attainment 848.6

Progress 8-0.11

EBacc entry61.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£5,874

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,526 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,787

Support staff£903

Premises£155

Energy£179

Learning resources£203

Income per pupil£6,087

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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