Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 293 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-11
Age range
293
Pupils
315
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School?
The catchment area for Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Admission to Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is managed by South Tyneside and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School: 315 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 293 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, South Tyneside's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.2% of pupils at Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across South Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find South Tyneside school admissions →
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Borough Road, Jarrow, NE32 5UW
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 39.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133680
Other Primary Schools in Jarrow
If Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Jarrow are the next closest alternatives.
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Hedworthfield Primary School Catchment Area
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE32 4PJ
Other Church of England Schools in South Tyneside
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across South Tyneside. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Hebburn
Whitburn Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Sunderland
Cleadon Church of England Academy Catchment Area
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School
What is the catchment area for Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School? ▾
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School cover? ▾
Jarrow Cross CofE Primary School is a primary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.