Fellgate Primary School, Jarrow

In its own words: "At Fellgate Primary School, through respect, challenge and resilience, we create an inclusive, safe, vibrant and happy school where every child feels valued and are encouraged to be the best they can be. We celebrate our children’s unique abilities and, strive for everyone to reach their full potential and “shine” in everything they do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, cooking, gardening and eco club.

In 2025, 58% of Year 6 pupils at Fellgate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Fellgate Primary School as their first choice and 14 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fellgate Primary School are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (0.2 miles, 77% reading, 70% maths); St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (0.5 miles, 66% reading, 66% maths); Hedworthfield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); and Hedworth Lane Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Fellgate Primary School.

Fellgate Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Oak Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

50.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Black (7%).

In 2026, 27 pupils (20.8%) received SEN support and 60 (46.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Fellgate Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 60 places, 59 pupils on roll.

Fellgate Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Fellgate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 500 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hedworthfield Comprehensive School (w-bound), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 105 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in South Tyneside (182).

In 2024/25, Fellgate Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 3.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Fellgate Primary School are Hebburn Comprehensive School (1.3 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1.4 miles).