Hebburn Comprehensive School vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hebburn Comprehensive School
Hebburn · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
857 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,377 students
| Measure | Hebburn Comprehensive School Hebburn, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Hebburn, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #112 of 185 | #85 of 185 |
| National rank | #2504 of 4,090 | #1932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 857 | 1,377 |
| Pupils on roll | 857 | 1,377 |
| Free school meals | 50.1% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.9% | 41.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 61.2% | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | 4.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.8 |
| town | Hebburn | Hebburn |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hebburn.net/ | www.stjosephs.uk.net |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.8 vs 39.0).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 857.
- •Hebburn Comprehensive School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hebburn Comprehensive School better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Academy ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hebburn Comprehensive School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hebburn and Hebburn in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hebburn Comprehensive School: 857. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 1,377. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hebburn Comprehensive School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Hebburn Comprehensive School is 112th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 85th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).