Best 3 Secondary schools in Hebburn – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Joseph's Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Hebburn; Hebburn Comprehensive School (Secondary) in Hebburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Joseph's Catholic Academy and Hebburn Comprehensive School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Joseph's Catholic Academy), published Nov 2022. The lowest is 3 (Hebburn Comprehensive School), published Jun 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Hebburn Comprehensive School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 2,250, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–45–50%; all within the BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	St Joseph's Catholic Academy NE31 2ET	Hebburn Comprehensive School NE31 2QU
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2ET	Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2QU
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Nov 2022	3 29 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1490	1000
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	South Tyneside (393)
Website	www.stjosephs.uk.net	www.hebburn.net
Telephone	01914282700	01914833199
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

NE31 2ET

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 2ET
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.stjosephs.uk.net
Telephone: 01914282700

Hebburn Comprehensive School

NE31 2QU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 2QU
Ofsted: 3 29 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: www.hebburn.net
Telephone: 01914833199

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.