St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Solway Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is a primary school in Hebburn for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 11th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 21 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

160 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals21.3%

21.3%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.8%

3.8%, 17.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.2%

16.2%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hebburn Lakes Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	31% met the expected standard
Bede Burn Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	54% met the expected standard
Toner Avenue Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow	0.7 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	48% met the expected standard
Valley View Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	70% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Francesca Heslop
Phone: 01914832672
Website: stjameshebburn.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Solway Road, Hebburn, NE31 2BP
Local authority: South Tyneside
URN: 148778

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.