St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedRoman CatholicSixth form
Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
Executive Headteacher · Mr James Crowe
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Key facts
Pupils1,377Capacity 1,490
OfstedGoodInspected 27 September 2022
TrustBishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust
Free school meals20.2%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 27 September 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through South Tyneside council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in South TynesideNearby schools for the same ages
- Hebburn Comprehensive School0.7 mi
- Heworth Grange School1.4 mi
- Jarrow School1.6 mi
- Walker Riverside Academy1.7 mi
- XP Gateshead2.0 mi