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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Academy converter · HEBBURN · NE31 2BP

Ages 3–11 · 160 pupils · South Tyneside

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

70%

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2024-12-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)70%
Higher standard (RWM)17%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.9%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
178

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill76%

160 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
160
Boys / girls
84 / 76
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
160 / 210 (76%)
Free school meals
21.7%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

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 Francesca Heslop

Location

Address
Solway Road
Postcode
NE31 2BP
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 3–11, in HEBBURN, South Tyneside, 160 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 21.7%. 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

  • Hebburn Lakes Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hebburn · NE31 2SL · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM44.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Bede Burn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 5NJ · South Tyneside

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM22.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • Toner Avenue Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hebburn · NE31 2LJ · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM31.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Valley View Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Jarrow · NE32 5QY · South Tyneside

    Ages 3–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM23.1%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Francesca Heslop
Telephone
01914832672
Website
www.stjameshebburn.co.uk

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