Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Hebburn, NE31 2SL · South Tyneside · primary school
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35th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 1,515 of them, against 1.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.13 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hebburn Lakes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 2.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Hebburn Lakes Primary School
Overview
Hebburn Lakes Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "welcoming, inclusive school where pupils thrive." Leaders have established well-sequenced curriculums in key areas, ensuring pupils are "happy and safe" while responding well to high expectations. The report highlights effective teaching in reading and mathematics, alongside strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in reading and mathematics, benefiting from "well-sequenced curriculums" and consistent phonics teaching.
- Staff effectively support pupils with SEND, with some possessing "particularly high levels of expertise" that aid training across the school.
- Behaviour is excellent, with bullying incidents being "rare" and addressed "quickly and effectively."
- Leaders have created a "rich reading environment" where pupils develop a love of reading and can articulate their choices.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum helps pupils understand "equality and diversity," fostering strong citizenship qualities.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, such as science, leaders have not sequenced knowledge clearly enough, meaning pupils do not fully learn how to apply their understanding.
- The programme for subject leadership development is incomplete, with some new subject leaders still refining their expertise in curriculum adaptation and monitoring.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" ensuring vulnerable pupils are identified quickly and supported through effective collaboration with parents and agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 31% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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