What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education as Good at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has 209 pupils on roll.

What ages does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow take?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow located?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is located in Jarrow, NE32 5YT, South Tyneside.

How do I apply to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow have a religious character?

Yes — St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow were places offered?

The furthest place offered at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.621 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?

When St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 and note 3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s, Jarrow. (see note 3 and note 11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.621miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

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How places are decided at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 and note 3)
2Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s, Jarrow. (see note 3 and note 11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see note 4 and note 5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

Children with an Education, Health and Care Plan naming the school are admitted first; the criteria above then decide oversubscription. The distance measurement is also used as a tie-breaker within each criterion; where two applicants are equidistant the place is decided by random allocation supervised by a person independent of the school. Transcribed verbatim from the document published by South Tyneside Council.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education as Good at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has 209 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow take?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow located?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is located in Jarrow, NE32 5YT, South Tyneside.
How do I apply to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.621 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: When St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 and note 3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s, Jarrow. (see note 3 and note 11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.621miles

was the furthest place offered for 2025-26 (Reception). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow, year by year →

How places are decided at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 and note 3)
2Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s, Jarrow. (see note 3 and note 11)
3Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3)
4Other looked after and previously looked after children — Other looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2)
5Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church — Catechumens and members of an Eastern Christian Church. (see note 4 and note 5)
6Children of other Christian denominations — Children of other Christian denominations whose membership is evidenced by a minister of religion. (see note 6)
7Children of other faiths — Children of other faiths whose membership is evidenced by a religious leader. (see note 7)
8Any other children — Any other children.

St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow: key facts

What did Ofsted judge St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow's quality of education as Good at its inspection in December 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has 209 pupils on roll.
What ages does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow take?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow located?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is located in Jarrow, NE32 5YT, South Tyneside.
How do I apply to St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow have a religious character?: Yes — St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow were places offered?: The furthest place offered at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow for 2025-26 (Reception) was 1.621 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Reception places decided at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: When St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Catholic looked after and previously looked after children — Catholic looked after and previously looked after children. (see note 2 and note 3); 2. Catholic children resident in the parish — Catholic children who are resident in the parish(es) of St Joseph’s, Jarrow. (see note 3 and note 11); 3. Other Catholic children — Other Catholic children. (see note 3), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 92.3% of pupils at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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