Hebburn Comprehensive School, Hebburn
Hebburn Comprehensive School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hebburn. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 5th-highest of the 8 schools in South Tyneside with published results, and 2,333rd of 3,298 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
- Progress (2024)
- Below average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to South Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hebburn Comprehensive School in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Hebburn Comprehensive School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 43.4 in South Tyneside and 47 across England.
40% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 39% in South Tyneside and 47% in England.
That is down from 44.2 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.35: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 36.7, against 48.2 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.5 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Statistics, Combined Science and Art and Design.
Getting a place at Hebburn Comprehensive School
For September 2026 entry, 119 families put Hebburn Comprehensive School as their first choice and 249 named it as one of their preferences, for 151 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Hebburn Comprehensive School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Hebburn Comprehensive School are St Joseph's Catholic Academy (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.2); Jarrow School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 41.7); Walker Riverside Academy (1.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 37.1); and Burnside College (1.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 42).
Hebburn Comprehensive School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Joseph's Catholic AcademyJarrow SchoolWalker Riverside AcademyBurnside College
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hebburn Comprehensive School (as of April 2026): 57% would recommend the school, 63% say their child is happy there and 41% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (65%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (41%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 171 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 72% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 69% to a further education college, 7% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.
Who goes there
50.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 162 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 8 (0.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hebburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 1020 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finchale Road-Solway Road (sw-bound), 310 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hebburn Comprehensive School issued 319 suspensions, 35.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 9 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Hebburn Comprehensive School are St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn (0.2 miles); Hebburn Lakes Primary School (0.2 miles); Toner Avenue Primary School (0.4 miles); and Bede Burn Primary School (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
St James' Catholic Primary School, HebburnHebburn Lakes Primary SchoolToner Avenue Primary SchoolBede Burn Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hebburn Comprehensive creates a warm, welcoming community where pupils feel valued and supported both academically and pastorally. The school excels at helping disadvantaged pupils achieve well and preparing all students for their futures through strong careers guidance and work experience. Staff prioritise pupil wellbeing and create a calm, respectful learning environment where pupils are proud to belong.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development and wellbeing support, including effective careers guidance and work experience
- Disadvantaged pupils' attainment is above national average with narrowing achievement gaps
- Strong inclusive culture with well-identified support for pupils with special educational needs
- Calm, orderly learning environment with high behaviour expectations that pupils respect
- Well-trained staff with strong professional development and positive workplace culture
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance remains below target, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- Younger pupils have fewer opportunities to develop deeper knowledge in subjects compared to older pupils
- Inconsistent teacher adaptation of tasks based on pupil understanding across the school
- Handwriting support is still in early stages of development
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience, visits to further education establishments, pupil-led community celebrations, financial education projects
Hebburn Comprehensive School is improving, with pupils achieving well and showing strong personal development. The school has a nurturing culture focused on helping all pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, reach their potential.
About
Hebburn Comprehensive School is a coeducational secondary school located in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, England, with pupils aged from 11 to 16.
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At a Glance
50.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
82 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around -0.35 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 44.4 to 42.0 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 40% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 42.0 | 39.5% |
| Disadvantaged(93) | - | 36.7 | 26.9% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(79) | - | 48.2 | 54.4% |
| Boys(88) | - | 40.0 | 35.2% |
| Girls(84) | - | 44.1 | 44% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(9) | - | 50.2 | 66.7% |
| Non mobile(166) | - | 42.4 | 40.4% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 171 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
9
Permanent exclusions
0.99%
Exclusion rate
319
Suspensions
35.13%
Suspension rate
88 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 908 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Hebburn Comprehensive School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hebburn Comprehensive School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hebburn Comprehensive 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
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
901 pupils
1,000 places
99 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hebburn
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hebburn
Across South Tyneside council
Places available
1,804
Applications
1,548
Got 1st preference
89.2%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across South Tyneside council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
162
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
19.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
857
Total Pupils
429
Boys
428
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
59
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,888
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,919
Per pupil
£7835k
Total funding
£468k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.8%
Overall absence
32.2%
Persistent absence
959
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Hebburn Comprehensive School
What are GCSE results like at Hebburn Comprehensive School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Hebburn Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42. 40% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Hebburn Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
Hebburn Comprehensive School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Hebburn Comprehensive School?
No fixed boundary. When Hebburn Comprehensive 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 Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Hebburn Comprehensive School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 1000 places.
How big are the classes at Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Classes at Hebburn Comprehensive School average 20 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Hebburn Comprehensive School has around 857 pupils on roll. 50% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hebburn Comprehensive School?
10.8% of sessions were missed at Hebburn Comprehensive School in 2024/25. 32.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming Hebburn Comprehensive School on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Hebburn Comprehensive School is at Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)