Jarrow School Catchment Area
Jarrow School is a foundation secondary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 836 pupils, and a capacity of 859 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
836
Pupils
859
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Jarrow School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Jarrow School?
The catchment area for Jarrow School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Jarrow School are allocated by South Tyneside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 School: 859 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Jarrow School has a published admission number of 859 places. 836 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 859, 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. 40.4% of pupils at Jarrow School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Jarrow.
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 School: School Information
- Full address
- Field Terrace, Jarrow, NE32 5PR
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 40.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133725
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Jarrow 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 School
What is the catchment area for Jarrow School? ▾
The catchment area for Jarrow School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 siblings. 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 School oversubscribed? ▾
Jarrow School is operating close to its capacity of 859 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Jarrow School? ▾
Admission to Jarrow School is managed by South Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Jarrow School cover? ▾
Jarrow School is a secondary school in Jarrow, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Jarrow School? ▾
Jarrow School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.