St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

A good academy converter school in South Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn.

Hebburn, NE312BP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Solway Road
Hebburn, NE312BP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148778
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Solway Road, HEBBURN, NE31 2BP
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
175
Free School Meals
19.4% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
16.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 108.0
2024 104.0 105.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
175 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Warm, nurturing and inclusive environment Kindness, respect and compassion Democracy The rule of law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance Diversity and Belonging

Catholic ethos; rooted in Catholic faith; guided by the teachings of Jesus; warm and inclusive environment; welcoming to all faiths and backgrounds.

Facilities

In-house catering Chadwick’s Kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Peer Learning and Social Development Leadership and Responsibility Consolidation of Skills Confidence Building Community Feel Flexible Learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club is available. After School Childcare Providers (external) include Red Roof Kids Club (based in Clegwell & Hartleyburn Community Hub) and Crazy Daizy Wraparound Care (based at St. Oswald’s Church Hall); both provide after-school care and collect children from St James.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Report available.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Policy 2026-2027 describes the admission process and criteria.

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