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St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn

Academy converter · Hebburn · NE31 1RZ

Ages 3–7 · 228 pupils · South Tyneside

Ofsted

Standards maintained

Overall absence

4.4%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-06-22

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.2%
Unauthorised1.2%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.8%
Enrolments in measure
123

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

58

Places offered

60

1st-preference offers

58

Total preferences (any rank)
95
Preferred offers (top 3)
60
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

228 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
228
Boys / girls
114 / 114
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
228 / 180 (127%)
Free school meals
8.2%
FSM pupils
17
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Anna Tumelty

Location

Address
Argyle Street
Postcode
NE31 1RZ
Town
Hebburn
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
South Tyneside
District
South Tyneside
Constituency
Jarrow and Gateshead East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Hebburn, South Tyneside, 228 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 8.2%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Open schools in Hebburn
11
Primary schools in Hebburn
6
Academies among open schools in Hebburn
36% (4)
Open schools in NE31
11
Primary in NE31
6
Open schools in South Tyneside LA
64
Primary in South Tyneside LA
45

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HebburnNear NE31

  • St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Hebburn · NE31 1HT · South Tyneside

    Ages 5–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM37.6%
    • Demand0.95

    0.5 miles away

  • Hebburn Lakes Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hebburn · NE31 2SL · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS239%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM44.0%
    • Demand1.10

    0.8 miles away

  • Richardson Dees Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Wallsend · NE28 7RT · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM51.4%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

  • Carville Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Wallsend · NE28 6AX · North Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    1.0 miles away

  • Tyneview Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 3QP · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence7.5%
    • FSM59.3%
    • Demand1.31

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Anna Tumelty
Telephone
01914832274

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