Hedworthfield Primary School, Jarrow
Hedworthfield Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Jarrow. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Jarrow with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Hedworthfield Primary School in detail
Hedworthfield Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
The school day runs from 8:45am to 3:20pm.
Wraparound care (school website)The school day (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Hedworthfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (75% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hedworthfield Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Hedworthfield Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hedworthfield Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hedworthfield Primary School are Hedworth Lane Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 89% reading, 78% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (0.4 miles, 77% reading, 70% maths); Fellgate Primary School (0.5 miles, 58% reading, 54% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 78% reading, 87% maths).
Hedworthfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Hedworth Lane Primary SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, JarrowFellgate Primary SchoolSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 5.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 60 pupils (28.8%) received SEN support and 23 (11.1%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.
Hedworthfield Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 38 places, 39 pupils on roll.
Staffing
Hedworthfield Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Fellgate (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fellgate Avenue - Sandiacres (sw-bound), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hedworthfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hedworthfield Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hedworthfield is a warm, inclusive school where all pupils feel safe and valued. The early years provision is outstanding and the school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs. Learning is brought to life through practical activities and visits that connect to the local community, helping pupils see the real-world relevance of what they learn.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding early years provision that prepares children very well for Year 1 -
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, with high expectations and ambitious curriculum -
- Strong teaching in mathematics, art and physical education with practical, engaging activities -
- Vibrant school culture with unique features like the school dog Shadow and on-site farm -
- Well-planned curriculum that makes excellent use of local resources and real-world experiences
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils lack fluency in reading and do not read regularly for pleasure, putting them at a disadvantage -
- Inconsistent teaching approaches in some subjects mean pupils struggle to remember their learning -
- Some staff do not use the agreed phonics approach consistently when listening to pupils read -
- Pupils' understanding of British values and equality issues is not fully secure
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils taught to keep themselves safe in various situations including online safety, emergency contact procedures, and area-specific risks.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, choir (performed at Sage Concert Hall and Customs House Music Festival), sports teams (including regional cricket competition), Year 6 residential trip, forest school activities
Hedworthfield Primary School is a friendly and welcoming primary school where relationships between pupils and staff are very positive. The school has been rated Good overall, with an Outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
53.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Speech and language, Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
19.1
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
21.2
KS2
12
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hedworthfield Primary School
Jarrow Historians
19 Oct 2026
Year 5 Space Explorers
17 Oct 2026
Year 6 Safety
8 Oct 2026
Year 1 Magic
1 Oct 2026
Hedworthfield Historians
1 Oct 2026
Hedworthfield Scientists
1 Oct 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hedworthfield Primary School.
- Communitykids Club @Hedworthfield Lane650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hedworthfield Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hedworthfield Primary School is in South Tyneside; for families living there:
Apply to South Tyneside for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hedworthfield Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
194 pupils
210 places
16 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Jarrow
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Jarrow
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,822
Applications
1,375
Got 1st preference
96.9%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
60
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
39.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Hedworthfield Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 38 places, 39 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
208
Total Pupils
109
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
14.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,588
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,417
Per pupil
£1399k
Total funding
£144k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hedworthfield Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hedworthfield Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hedworthfield Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hedworthfield Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Hedworthfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hedworthfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hedworthfield Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hedworthfield Primary School is oversubscribed, South Tyneside allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hedworthfield Primary School?
Hedworthfield Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Hedworthfield Primary School?
Classes at Hedworthfield Primary School average 19.1 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hedworthfield Primary School?
Hedworthfield Primary School has around 208 pupils on roll. 54% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Hedworthfield Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
Hedworthfield Primary School has a SEN unit for speech, language and communication needs and autism: 38 places, 39 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Hedworthfield Primary School?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Hedworthfield Primary School in 2024/25. 14.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hedworthfield Primary School?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Hedworthfield Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hedworthfield Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Hedworthfield Primary School: Communitykids Club @Hedworthfield Lane (650m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hedworthfield Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in South Tyneside is 13 (the median across 64 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hedworthfield Primary School?
Hedworthfield Primary School is at Linkway, Hedworth Estate, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 4QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)