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Simonside Primary School

Goodgraded 15/11/2023Ages 4–11222 pupilsDoes not apply
Jarrow, NE32 4AU
South Tyneside

Simonside Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Jarrow, within the South Tyneside local authority. The school has around 222 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/11/2023, Simonside Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Jarrow can view Simonside Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Jarrow (NE32 4AU), Simonside Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 15/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.2%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence18.1%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher17.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals53.4%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-33%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in JarrowSee the full area report for NE32 4AU