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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.7 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,357
Capacity
1,490
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing it in the top 52% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 68% progress to university, although only 14% gain entry to top-third institutions. While the school shows strengths in core subjects, parents may want to consider the relatively modest EBacc entry rate of 45%.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.5 | Bottom 48% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 45% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.95988, -1.52255 · NE31 2ET
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN139878
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stjosephs.uk.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Academy a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy scores 47.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% 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 St Joseph's Catholic Academy in GCSEs?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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