The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
40%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 908
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 48.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr David Thompson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | 05 July 2011
Full inspection
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | 22 October 2008
Full inspection
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
Primary · Very close
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Primary · 316m away
Lukes Lane Community School
Primary · 818m away
Keelman's Way School
Special school · 860m away
The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Nursery · 900m away
St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Primary · 1.3km away
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hebburn Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. Hebburn Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Hebburn Comprehensive School currently has 908 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hebburn Comprehensive School take?
Hebburn Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hebburn Comprehensive School?
Hebburn Comprehensive School is in Hebburn, NE31 2QU, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hebburn Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
No, Hebburn Comprehensive School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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