St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy, Hebburn
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Hebburn, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 5 schools in Hebburn with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy in detail
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy in its own words
In its own words: "St. Aloysius is a Catholic School, situated in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The school is located on two separate sites positioned close together. The Infant and Nursery School share one site and the Junior School is on a separate site. The school has a Nursery class for 66 children on a part-time basis (33 in each group)."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama and coding.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 76% 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 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Across South Tyneside, 97% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in South Tyneside lodged 49 appeals against primary school offers; 40 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (20% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy are St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn (under 0.1 miles); St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 72% maths); Hebburn Lakes Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 59% reading, 42% maths); and St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn (1 mile, 90% reading, 93% maths).
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, HebburnSt Oswald's CofE Aided Primary SchoolHebburn Lakes Primary SchoolSt James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
The trust
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is one of 31 schools run by Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
15.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 43 pupils (18%) received SEN support and 4 (1.7%) 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 520 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Argyle Street-School (w-bound), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy are Hebburn Comprehensive School (0.8 miles), Burnside College (1.1 miles), Walker Riverside Academy (1.2 miles) and Jarrow School (1.2 miles).
Hebburn Comprehensive SchoolBurnside CollegeWalker Riverside AcademyJarrow School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
15.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 76% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 82% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy.
- Noah's Ark Wrap Around Care610m away · Ofsted: Good
- Crazy Daizy760m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is in South Tyneside; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
3 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
242 pupils
240 places
2 pupils over capacity 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
1,822
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.
Inspection History(2)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
43
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
19.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
118
Boys
121
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,767
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,135
Per pupil
£1356k
Total funding
£59k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
7.9%
Persistent absence
242
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
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Questions parents ask about St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
What are SATs results like at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
Of the pupils at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 77% reached the expected standard in reading and 76% did so in maths.
What is St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy 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 St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
Classes at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy has around 239 pupils on roll. 16% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
4.5% of sessions were missed at St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy in 2024/25. 7.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy: Noah's Ark Wrap Around Care (610m away, rated Good by Ofsted) and Crazy Daizy (760m 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 St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 3 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 St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy?
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy is at Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1BQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)