Is Hebburn Comprehensive School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 December 2025 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 5th of 8 secondary schools in South Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hebburn Comprehensive School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hebburn Comprehensive School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42 (England: 46.2). 39.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Hebburn Comprehensive School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hebburn Comprehensive School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hebburn Comprehensive School

Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 2QU

Local ranking5th of 8 secondary schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1000

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 9 December 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 December 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 39.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 57.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 172

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Continued in education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 908
Boys: 429 (50%)
Girls: 428 (50%)
Capacity: 1000 (86% full)
SEND: 19.2%
FSM Eligible: 49.3%
EAL: 5.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 18.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 56.1
Budget per Pupil: £8,476/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 32.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.3%
White Other: 2.8%
Black African: 2.5%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Asian Pakistani: 0.4%
Other: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%

90.3%

White British

2.8%

White Other

2.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01914833199

office@hebburn.net

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Campbell Park Road

Hebburn, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108731
UKPRN: 10015901
Establishment No.: 4026

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