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Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
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Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
- Primary
- South Tyneside NE32 5UW
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| Capacity for sustained improvement | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils write with greater confidence and reading shows significant signs of improvement.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum now provides a wide range of stimulating and exciting themes to meet pupils' needs and aspirations.
Foundational Skills: Pupils gain good knowledge in many subjects; curriculum is sensibly sequenced.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum prepares pupils well for next education stage; visits and activities broaden horizons.
Areas Needing Improvement: Tasks outdoors to promote pupils' basic skills need improvement, and there should be more challenge in child-initiated activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Writing skills need improvement; gaps in spelling and handwriting skills identified.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in developing their reading skills is quickening and writing is showing signs of improvement.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because their support is carefully matched to their needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good in and out of lessons and contributes to pupils' ability to work and play well together.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils read challenging texts by end of school; maths knowledge builds over time.
Support for Falling Behind: Tailored support helps pupils catch up; phonics taught rapidly by knowledgeable adults.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, cooperate, and know school rules; bullying instances are rare.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress because their support is carefully matched to their needs, is well-directed and effective.
Support for SEND Pupils: Tasks sometimes not matched to capabilities; extra resources help pupils achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The school has good procedures in place to support pupils' personal development and behaviour.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and display a good understanding of how to stay fit and healthy.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Instances dealt with swiftly; rare occurrence of bullying and discriminatory language.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff are sensitive to social and emotional welfare; effective support provided.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very positive in their support for the school and how well their children learn.
Parental Involvement: Pupils benefit greatly from the school's effective relationships with parents and carers.
Parent Feedback: Parents have confidence in school and leaders; strong relationships with families.
Parental Involvement: Leaders support families; improving attendance through strong family ties.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate the wide range of out-of-school activities and visits.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils take part in sporting competitions and residential visits.
Outdoor Facilities: Plans are in place to develop more opportunities for children to explore and investigate outdoors.
Teacher Engagement: Teaching is good and sometimes inspiring as it fully absorbs pupils in their learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Assessment is used effectively and work is closely matched to pupils' ability, promoting progress and providing support where it is most needed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Marking and feedback to pupils by teachers is generally good and extends learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan interesting lessons; classrooms are calm and purposeful.
Impact on Student Progress: Adults listen to pupils read regularly to check progress; tailored support available.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are insufficient opportunities for pupils to evaluate their own and others' work to develop more independence in learning.
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About Us
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 300 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are a thriving, welcoming school conveniently located near Jarrow's downtown. The biblical teaching "Encourage one another and build one another up" serves as the foundation for our school's vision. We are dedicated to provide your children a secure, loving, and accepting atmosphere where they may enjoy childhood and embrace their uniqueness. Our company fully adheres to the motto "Value in Everyone." The staff at Jarrow Cross is dedicated to recognising each individual's contributions and strengths and to giving your children the greatest possible learning environment. The relationship between teachers, kids, and parents is crucial to this accomplishment. Together, we can make sure that your kids enjoy their time at Jarrow Cross and leave as mature, responsible, and well-educated young adults, ready to make a significant contribution to society. This website attempts to introduce you to our school while also regularly updating the material for both parents and students. It is not , however, intended to replace the best form of communication, that of personal contact between home and school. I would be delighted to meet you and your kid, show you around, and talk to you about the prospects Jarrow Cross can offer. If you would like to schedule a visit or have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 104 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | 61.43% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.05% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 9 | 60.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 11.17% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.2 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65% 9 | 62.55% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 11.24% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 96 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 96 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 59% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.34% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1