St Joseph's Catholic Academy, 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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
20.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
60
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,377 pupils
1,490 capacity
113 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(103)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
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
9.29288%
Overall absence
25.39159%
Persistent absence
1,213
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
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Toner Avenue Primary School
Bill Quay Primary School
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
West Walker Primary School
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw
Wardley Primary School
Bede Burn Primary School
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Tyneview Primary School
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