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Hebburn Comprehensive School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Thompson

location_onHebburn, NE31 2QU

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

849

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#4 in South Tyneside

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Hebburn Comprehensive School is a Community school secondary school in Hebburn, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Hebburn Comprehensive School is a community school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 908 pupils on roll, of whom 49% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #4 in South Tyneside and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 43.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 13.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

43.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.1%

Entering EBacc39.80%

EBacc APS3.87

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.30%

EBacc APS3.59

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.86

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.91

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc5%

EBacc APS2.95

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.28

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)15%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 March 2023

Inspection Report

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21 June 2017

Inspection Report

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09 January 2013

Inspection Report

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05 July 2011

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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22 October 2008

Inspection Report

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22 May 2007

Inspection Report

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12 May 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-06-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-06-30

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.0%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 908 pupils. During this period, there were 89 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	908	89	9.8%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	909	148	16.3%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	943	60	6.4%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	945	47	5.0%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	942	84	8.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	868	48	5.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	849	41	4.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	850	22	2.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	829	7	0.8%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	826	14	1.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	836	28	3.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	805	21	2.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	809	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	816	39	4.8%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	733	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	733	49	6.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	746	40	5.4%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	668	6	0.9%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	648	1	0.2%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	645	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	613	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	604	1	0.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	595	0	0.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	619	0	0.0%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	625	0	0.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	625	0	0.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

79.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

27.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree48%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know11%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree9%

agree30%

disagree38%

strongly disagree16%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree34%

disagree15%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes23%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree11%

agree22%

disagree39%

strongly disagree22%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know18%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree58%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree16%

agree50%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree61%

disagree6%

don't know9%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know14%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree19%

agree28%

disagree28%

strongly disagree11%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes68%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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