St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Hebburn for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 3rd of 8 secondary schools in South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 23 November 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

207 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.5

45.5, 0.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths41.1%

41.1%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.1%

67.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc44.9%

44.9%, 4.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.05

4.05, 0.04 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

80 students

Average point score per A level entry28.81

28.81, 6.19 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,377 pupils on roll, with places for 1,490

Eligible for free school meals20.7%

20.7%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.2%

3.2%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.3%

16.3%, 1.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Joseph's Catholic Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hebburn Comprehensive School	0.7 miles	Report card: Needs attention to strong standard	Attainment 8: 44.2
Heworth Grange School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 36.4
Jarrow School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.6
Walker Riverside Academy	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 35.5
Ateres Girls High School	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 52.7

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr James Crowe
Phone: 01914282700
Website: stjosephs.uk.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
Local authority: South Tyneside
URN: 139878

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.