Open Other Secondary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
Part of: ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Hebburn, NE31 2ET
1,357 Pupils
1,490 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.90% FSM %
698 Boys
659 Girls
About St Joseph's Catholic Academy

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Roman Catholic character.

It has 1,357 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,490. Current headteacher: James Crowe.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-07-2013
UKPRN 10042275
URN 139878
Data Last Updated 19-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Geraldine Kilgour Chair of Local Governing Body 03/12/2021 20/07/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Crowe Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tracey Fairweather Local Governor 12/11/2021 10/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Clare Guy Local Governor 06/05/2022 05/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stephen Jobling Local Governor 06/05/2022 05/05/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Michael Laffey Local Governor 02/09/2025 01/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Mather Local Governor 01/01/2022 31/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Clare Millar Local Governor 28/04/2025 27/04/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Nicoll Local Governor 04/09/2024 03/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Toner Avenue Primary School
0.37 km • Hebburn
Other
Bill Quay Primary School
0.92 km • Gateshead
Other
Hebburn Comprehensive School
1.07 km • Hebburn
Other
St James' Catholic Primary School, Hebburn
1.14 km • HEBBURN
Other
Hebburn Lakes Primary School
1.36 km • Hebburn
Other
West Walker Primary School
1.46 km • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hebburn, South Tyneside.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy has 1,357 pupils, with a capacity of 1,490.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at St Joseph's Catholic Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, St Joseph's Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Academy is Mr James Crowe.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is at Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at St Joseph's Catholic Academy: Has a sixth form.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr James Crowe
Mill Lane, Hebburn, NE31 2ET
01914282700
www.stjosephs.uk.net
Location
NE31 2ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139878
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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