Hebburn Comprehensive School

About Hebburn Comprehensive School

Hebburn Comprehensive School is a community school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 908 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 50.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

908 / 1,000 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2QU

Phone

01914833199

Headteacher

David Thompson

Website

http://www.hebburn.net/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hebburn Comprehensive School?

Hebburn Comprehensive School is a community school in Hebburn, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Hebburn Comprehensive School have?

Hebburn Comprehensive School has 908 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hebburn Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?

Hebburn Comprehensive School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2023).

How does Hebburn Comprehensive School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hebburn Comprehensive School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Where is Hebburn Comprehensive School?

Hebburn Comprehensive School is located at Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, South Tyneside, NE31 2QU.