The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.5
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,357
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 19.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Crowe (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is St Joseph's Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Joseph's Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Joseph's Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy currently has 1,357 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Academy take?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is in Hebburn, NE31 2ET, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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