St Joseph's Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 45.5 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 45.5
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 62%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.29
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.48, -0.10]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 207 | 45.5 | — | 61.8% | 44.9% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 223 | 44.3 | -0.29 | 63.2% | 48.0% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 212 | 47.1 | -0.05 | 62.0% | 50.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 177 | 53.3 | -0.02 | 73.0% | 34.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in South Tyneside for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139878 |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Executive Headteacher James Crowe |
| Trust | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | NE31 2ET |
| Latest pupils | 207 |
| FSM eligible | 19.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET
www.stjosephs.uk.netView local authority page1914282700| DfE number | 4603 |
| UKPRN | 10042275 |
| Opened | 1 Jul 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Nov 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Sept 2022 |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 |