St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn, HEBBURN
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hebburn, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 5 schools in HEBBURN with published results, and 1,154th of 14,452 across England. It was 80% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to South Tyneside (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn in detail
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn in its own words
In its own words: "At St. James School, British Values are taught in line with the Catholic ethos of the school. As followers of St. James our school journey and faith journey are a pilgrimage. British values within St James Catholic Primary School emphasise the harmony between national principles and the teachings of the Catholic faith."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, chess and film.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in South Tyneside and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 70% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn are Hebburn Lakes Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 59% reading, 42% maths); Bede Burn Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 64% maths); Toner Avenue Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 69% reading, 74% maths); and St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow (0.7 miles, 66% reading, 66% maths).
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Hebburn Lakes Primary SchoolBede Burn Primary SchoolToner Avenue Primary SchoolSt Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
The trust
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 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.
What parents say
53 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn (as of September 2025): 79% would recommend the school, 87% 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 is happy at the school (87%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (41%).
Who goes there
3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Hebburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Finchale Road-Solway Road (ne-bound), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn issued 10 suspensions, 5.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn are Hebburn Comprehensive School (0.2 miles), St Joseph's Catholic Academy (0.7 miles) and Jarrow School (0.9 miles).
Hebburn Comprehensive SchoolSt Joseph's Catholic 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 108723), it was rated Good in November 2012.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are proud of what they achieve at this close-knit and friendly school. Staff have high expectations for pupils' academic success. Many pupils rise to this challenge and achieve well. Pupils at the school are kind and caring. They celebrate one another's achievements and behave well. There are many leadership opportunities for pupils, such as curriculum ambassadors, reading buddies and school councillors. Pupils make a positive difference to the school and wider community.
Staff know pupils and their families well. Pupils feel safe and have an adult they can talk to if something worries them. The school ensures that all pupils experience a wide range of opportunities beyond the classroom. These include trips to art galleries, places of worship, museums and a local care home to support residents. Through these opportunities, pupils understand and appreciate those who are different from themselves.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has designed a curriculum which clearly sets out the important knowledge and skills pupils will learn over time. Subjects such as science, art and modern foreign languages give pupils a broad and balanced education. The curriculum enables pupils to learn about how artists, scientists and writers work. This helps pupils to develop their own ideas and to think creatively. The school fosters pupils' talents and interests.
In most subjects, pupils learn and remember the curriculum well. However, in some subjects, such as mathematics, pupils' knowledge is less secure. Where staff do not explain new learning well, pupils are not developing their knowledge and skills as well as they might. This is particularly the case for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
21.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
53 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 70% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 93% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.8
Avg class size
19.7
Infant (KS1)
23.3
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
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Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
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.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
169 pupils
210 places
41 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
1,822
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
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
160
Total Pupils
84
Boys
76
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
16.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,934
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,559
Per pupil
£1063k
Total funding
£52k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
152
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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Questions parents ask about St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
What are SATs results like at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
Of the pupils at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 93% did so in maths.
What is St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn's Ofsted rating?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in October 2021. Before that, as St James' RC Voluntary Aided Primary School (URN 108723), it was rated Good in November 2012.
What is the catchment area for St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
No fixed boundary. When St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn was not full in 2025: it ran at 80% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
Classes at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn average 17.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn has around 160 pupils on roll. 21% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
5.3% of sessions were missed at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
Apply through South Tyneside's coordinated admissions process, naming St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 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.
How many road collisions happen near St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
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. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is at Solway Road, HEBBURN, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2BP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)