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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
908
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, the school performs in the top 60% nationally, and 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it received a 'Requires Improvement' rating from Ofsted in March 2023, indicating areas that need development. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 40%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 44% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.2%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.5%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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54.96751, -1.51246 · NE31 2QU
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108731
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hebburn.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hebburn Comprehensive School rated by Ofsted?
Hebburn Comprehensive School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2023.
Is Hebburn Comprehensive School a good school?
Hebburn Comprehensive School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hebburn Comprehensive School in GCSEs?
Hebburn Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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