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St Joseph's Catholic Academy

South Tyneside, NE31 2ETSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.29
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
254 1st-choice / 245 places
Ranking
#2,231
of 3,141 nationally

About St Joseph's Catholic Academy

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is a large secondary school in South Tyneside, currently educating 1,357 pupils against a capacity of 1,490, so there is some headroom but not much. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.9%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and reflects the school’s role in serving a community with above-average deprivation. Demand is strong: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 400 applications for 245 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.63. Of those, 254 were first-preference applications, and 238 first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is comfortably oversubscribed but not wildly so. As a Roman Catholic state school, its intake is shaped by faith-based admissions criteria, though the school is mixed and open to pupils of all abilities. The headteacher, James Crowe, leads a school that has grown significantly in size, and the pupil count suggests it is a popular choice among local families, particularly those seeking a Catholic secondary with a sixth form attached.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressMill Lane, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2ET
HeadteacherJames Crowe
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils1,357
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity1,357 / 1,490 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Astro TurfLibraryDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosMusic RoomsScience LabsSports HallSwimming PoolTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

TennisCross CountryAthleticsDanceRoundersMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningArt ClubNewspaperYoung EnterpriseDebateOrchestraDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: stjosephs.uk.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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St Joseph's Catholic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.