Hedworthfield Primary School, based in Jarrow, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Hedworthfield Primary School currently has around 215 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.9% boys and 45.1% girls. Around 56.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Linkway, Jarrow, NE32 4QF |
| Website: | www.hedworthfieldprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01915373373 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Gemma Jeynes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108699 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 215 |
| Number of Pupils: | 215 |
| Number of Boys: | 118 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.30% | 192 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 8 |
| African | 3.30% | 7 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedworthfield Primary School Linkway , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hedworth Lane Primary School Hedworth Lane , NE35 9JB | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ | - not rated | 621 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow St Joseph's Way , Hedworth NE32 4PJ | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fellgate Primary School Oxford Way , Durham Drive NE32 4XA | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedworthfield Comprehensive School Cornhill , Hedworth Estate NE32 4QD | - not rated | 656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | - not rated | 2,361 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBC School St Bede's Chambers , Albert Road NE32 5RR | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.