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St Joseph's Catholic Academy

State school · Hebburn, NE31 2ET
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,357 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,357 ·
Religion
RC
Local authority
South Tyneside Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Crowe

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy 24 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow 10 %
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn 10 %
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow 9 %
Bill Quay Primary School 8 %
St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw 5 %
Wardley Primary School 5 %
Lingey House Primary School 5 %
St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow 5 %
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead 2 %
White Mere Community Primary School 2 %
St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
73%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.3%
LA avg.
35.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
28.53
LA avg.
31.75
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
81
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.1 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,357
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mill Lane
Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 2ET
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Telephone: 0191 428 2700

Email: office@stjosephs.uk.net

Website: http://www.stjosephs.uk.net

Local authority: South Tyneside Council

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School data & information St Joseph's Catholic Academy Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET
1,357 Pupil numbers
19.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
81 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.3%
LA avg.
35.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.30
LA avg.
42.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 219 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 221 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 7
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17.4%
LA avg.
11.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.53
LA avg.
31.75
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 7 C
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 A
Psychology GCE A level 28 B
Physics GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 5 A
Mathematics GCE A level 21 B
Law GCE A level 13 C
History GCE A level 12 B
Geography GCE A level 14 C
English Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 C
Biology GCE A level 21 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.1 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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