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Schools in Hebburn

A town in South Tyneside

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 4,275 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Hebburn at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Hebburn's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries166 primary · 2 secondary · 6 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths38%Attainment 8 43.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary31%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school22%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Hebburn

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Hebburn primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Hebburn

6 mainstream schools in Hebburn, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Hebburn

2 mainstream schools in Hebburn, best first

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Hebburn, NE31 2ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

261 first choices, 246 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
1,377
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Hebburn Comprehensive School

Hebburn, NE31 2QU · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

119 first choices, 151 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1642.0

England 46.2

Days missed
10.8%
Pupils
857
Pupils per teacher
14.9
View school Hebburn Comprehensive School

Nurseries in Hebburn

6 in Hebburn, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Hebburn

2 in Hebburn, by the school's Eduscope score

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Hebburn, NE31 2ET · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

261 first choices, 246 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.2

England 46.2

Days missed
9.3%
Pupils
1,377
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Keelman's Way School

Hebburn, NE31 1QY · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
8.0
View school Keelman's Way School

Special Schools in Hebburn

2 in Hebburn. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Keelman's Way School

Hebburn, NE31 1QY · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
7.9%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
8.0
View school Keelman's Way School
The map

Every school in Hebburn, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Toner Avenue Primary School, GoodSt Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School, Good in every areaHebburn Comprehensive School, Needs attention in 1 areaThe Sue Hedley Nursery School, Outstanding in every areaHebburn Lakes Primary School, GoodKeelman's Way School, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Academy, GoodGroundwork South and North Tyneside, GoodSt Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy, OutstandingSt Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn, OutstandingSt James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn, GoodStanley's at Hebburn, OutstandingNurserytime, GoodRed Roof Nursery and Kids Club, GoodKids Planet Hebburn, GoodYellow Wellies, Strong standard in every area
  • Outstanding3
  • Good9
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Hebburn vs England

How good are Hebburn's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Hebburn

HebburnEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    38%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    22%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    31%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 8 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Hebburn in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
36% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
22% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Hebburn has 16 schools and nurseries.

There are 16% more pupils than in 2018.

31% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Hebburn's state schools each January.

Up 16% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Hebburn31%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Hebburn

How many schools are in Hebburn?

Hebburn has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Hebburn?

The highest-ranked schools in Hebburn on Eduscope are St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy, St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn, St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Hebburn are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Hebburn hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Hebburn perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Hebburn, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Hebburn?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Hebburn is 16.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Hebburn schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Hebburn is 22.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Hebburn?

There are 4,275 pupils enrolled across schools in Hebburn, with 1,776 in primary and 2,428 in secondary. 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Hebburn?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Hebburn by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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