The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 172
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 22.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Francesca Heslop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Solway Road, HEBBURN, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHebburn Comprehensive School
Secondary · Very close
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Primary · Very close
Lukes Lane Community School
Primary · 548m away
Keelman's Way School
Special school · 952m away
The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Jarrow
Primary · 1.2km away
Jarrow School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn currently has 172 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn take?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn?
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is in HEBBURN, NE31 2BP, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn have a sixth form?
No, St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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