St Mary's Catholic Primary School

URN: 147102 • Jarrow NE32 4AW

Overview

Name
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN
147102
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Marie Graham (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01914898336
Website
Visit
Address
Ayr Drive, Jarrow NE32 4AW

Summary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Jarrow, South Tyneside, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 275 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to "Work, Play and Pray, Together." Its mission focuses on holistic development, aiming for students to flourish academically, personally, and in their faith.

The school promotes core values of Faith, Love, Opportunities, Unity, Resilience, Integrity, Stewardship, and Hope, which guide its educational approach. St Mary's offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to engage students and help them reach their full potential. Additionally, the school provides excellent pastoral care and maintains high expectations for student attainment.

St Mary's also features a nursery that caters to two-year-olds and offers a 30-hour provision for three- and four-year-olds, along with wraparound care available from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. The school is federated with Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School and is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, reflecting its strong community ties and collaborative ethos.

Key details

LA
South Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
275
Boys
138
Girls
137
FSM %
41.80
Open date
2019-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 275 138 137 210 41.80
2024-09-11 269 146 123 210 43.80
2023-09-11 257 137 120 210 44.80
2022-09-11 257 137 120 210 44.80
2021-09-11 256 134 122 210 42.70
2020-09-11 256 136 120 210 33.20

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