Hebburn Comprehensive School, Hebburn
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
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.
At a Glance
50.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
42
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
857 pupils
1,000 capacity
143 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hebburn
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hebburn
Admissions Demand - South Tyneside
Places available
1,804
Applications
1,577
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across South Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.77761%
Overall absence
32.22106%
Persistent absence
959
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hebburn Comprehensive School
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Toner Avenue Primary School
Bede Burn Primary School
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Valley View Primary School
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
Bill Quay Primary School
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