Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

Solway Road, HEBBURN, NE31 2BP
Part of: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
HEBBURN, NE31 2BP
172 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
91 Boys
81 Girls
About St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn

St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is a Primary Academies serving HEBBURN and the surrounding area in South Tyneside with a Roman Catholic character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the North East region.

It has 172 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Francesca Heslop.

Information on St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Jarrow and Gateshead East
Ward Hebburn South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2021
UKPRN 10089238
URN 148778
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sharon Grewcock Chair of Local Governing Body 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Victoria Hayden Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Francesca Heslop Local Governor 01/10/2021 30/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Mary Innes Local Governor 22/10/2025 21/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bede McCabe Local Governor 22/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Christopher Walker Local Governor 10/10/2025 09/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Susan Woodhouse Local Governor 07/10/2025 06/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Hebburn Comprehensive School
0.27 km • Hebburn
Other
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
0.29 km • Hebburn
Other
Bede Burn Primary School
0.74 km • Jarrow
Other
Toner Avenue Primary School
0.82 km • Hebburn
Other
Keelman's Way School
0.95 km • Hebburn
Other
The Sue Hedley Nursery School
1.02 km • Hebburn
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in HEBBURN, South Tyneside.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn has 172 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is Mrs Francesca Heslop.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is at Solway Road, HEBBURN, NE31 2BP, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn: Does not have a sixth form.
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Francesca Heslop
Solway Road, HEBBURN, NE31 2BP
01914832672
www.stjameshebburn.co.uk
Location
NE31 2BP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148778
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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