St Joseph's Academy

What St Joseph's Academy does

St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, Hebburn is a state-funded Catholic secondary school located in Hebburn, South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, serving students aged 11–18 across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (BCCET), a multi-academy trust operating 31 schools across East Durham, South Tyneside, and Sunderland, and falls under the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. It is rated OFSTED Good in all areas and is rated across mainstream provision, a Sixth Form offering 28 subjects (22 A Levels and 6 Vocational), and a portfolio of add-on programmes including the Elite Football Academy (run with Fast Feet Football Academy), Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, SEND provision, PSHE, library services, careers education aligned to the Gatsby Benchmarks, and Catholic faith formation programmes. House points across five houses (Aidan, Bede, Cuthbert, Dunstan, Elfleda) reflect intra-school engagement.

The school's core technology stack is cloud-based and built on Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams as a digital hub for communication, collaboration, and class delivery, with students auto-enrolled into Class Teams. Personalised homework and revision are delivered through Sparx (Maths, Reader, Science) and Seneca, with Sparx Maths providing adaptive, data-driven personalisation and bookwork checks. Additional super-curriculum platforms (Unifrog, Isaac Physics, MASSOLIT, ClickView) support university application research. No public API, app, or proprietary AI model is offered; the digital tools are procured third-party products.

The business model is government-funded: revenue comes from the Education Funding Agency and local authority for primary/secondary education delivery, channelled through the BCCET trust structure. The institution is an exempt charity and operates as an academy with a Local Governing Committee under trust oversight. There is no disclosed commercial pricing, no tuition fees, and no disclosed revenue figure; ancillary services include a Parent Pay system for meals/activities and a 16-19 Bursary for eligible Sixth Form students. Admissions follow the statutory School Admissions Code with oversubscription criteria (Catholic practice, siblings, proximity), and Sixth Form admissions run a structured annual funnel (Open Evening, pathway interviews, taster day, application by 31 March, enrolment after GCSE results on 20 August).

Name

St Joseph's Academy

Legal name

St. Joseph's Catholic Academy, Hebburn

Website

https://stjosephs.uk.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Joseph's Catholic Academy is a state-funded Catholic secondary school in Hebburn, UK, serving students aged 11–18 across Key Stages 3–5. It operates within the 31-school Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, delivers a broad curriculum including 28 Sixth Form subjects, and is OFSTED Good in all areas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-Based Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Catholic school
• Sixth form
• GCSE A-Level
• Faith education

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Education: State-funded secondary school operating under the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. Funding is provided by the Education Funding Agency and local authority for primary and secondary education delivery.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Joseph's Catholic Academy is a Catholic state-funded secondary school located in Hebburn, South Tyneside, England, operating within the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust. The school delivers secondary education for students aged 11-18 across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, including GCSE and A-Level programmes, vocational qualifications, faith formation, SEND provision, careers guidance, and a broad enrichment offering such as the Elite Football Academy and Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

Product overview

St. Joseph's Catholic Academy operates as a secondary school within the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, offering a comprehensive educational program from Key Stage 3 through Sixth Form. The core academic offering spans traditional GCSE and A-Level subjects, complemented by specialized programs including the Elite Football Academy (delivered with Fast Feet Football Academy), Sixth Form with 28 subject choices (22 A Levels and 6 Vocational options), SEND support services, PSHE curriculum, and careers guidance following Gatsby Benchmarks. Digital learning is facilitated through Microsoft Office 365, Teams, and Sparx platforms for homework and assessment. The school also provides enrichment through the Duke of Edinburgh Award, library services, and Catholic faith programs including sacramental preparation and collective worship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elite Football Academy: A dedicated football training programme for both boys and girls who have a talent for the sport. Run in partnership with Fast Feet Football Academy.

Products and services

• Core Academic Curriculum Comprehensive secondary school curriculum covering Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Humanities, Languages, Arts, and Technical subjects, delivered to enrolled students.
• Sixth Form Provision Post-16 education offering 28 subjects comprising 22 A Levels and 6 Vocational Subjects, along with enrichment activities, UCAS support, and personal development programmes for students aged 16-18.
• Elite Football Academy Specialised football training programme for talented students delivered in partnership with Fast Feet Football Academy, offering professional coaching for both boys and girls.
• SEND Support Services Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision including dedicated SENDCo coordination, learning mentor support, and partnerships with external agencies and support organisations for students with additional needs.
• PSHE Curriculum Personal, Social, Health and Economic education delivered through dedicated lessons, assemblies, tutor time, and key events, aligned with PSHE Association guidance and DfE statutory requirements.
• Careers Education and Guidance (CEIAG) Careers education programme following Gatsby Benchmark and Careers Development Institute guidelines, including work experience preparation, employer engagement, and UCAS/apprenticeship application support.
• Faith and Catholic Life Programmes Religious education and Catholic life programmes including sacramental preparation, collective worship, spirituality days, chapel services, and social action initiatives grounded in Catholic teaching and the Laudato Si Core RE programme.
• Online Learning Platforms Digital learning tools including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Sparx (Maths, Reader, Science), and Seneca for homework, revision, and independent study, used across all year groups.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold Award programme providing opportunities for personal development through community service, physical fitness, skills development, and expedition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of 2024-25 Year 13 cohort went to university
• +4 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fast Feet Football AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFast Feet Football Academy runs the school's Elite Football Academy programme, providing professional-standard coaching for young athletes. The partnership offers specialised football training for both boys and girls with talent in the sport, focusing on long-term player development and character building alongside academic education. Fast Feet coaches take a holistic approach enhancing technical skills and tactical awareness.
• Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, a Catholic multi-academy trust serving East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland with 31 schools. The trust aims to enable each individual to fulfil their God-given potential through excellence for everyone via learning, respect and partnership.
• St James' RC Church, HebburncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong parish links with KS3 and KS5 students attending weekly Parish Mass at St James' RC Church. Students lead the liturgy of the Word and serve as Altar Servers. The school also runs a weekly parish coffee morning on Thursdays where students undertaking Pope John Paul II and Faith in Action awards interact with parishioners.
• Newcastle Sikh GurdwaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual visits to the Newcastle Sikh Gurdwara where students experience the Sikh faith first hand and serve in the Sikh Langar, putting their faith into action by serving others in the community.
• Durham Oriental MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Durham Oriental Museum runs annual Hinduism workshops at the school, exploring Hindu beliefs, practices, key artefacts and festivals with students.
• Diocese of Hexham and NewcastlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school serves the communities of South Tyneside and East Gateshead within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The diocese provides oversight and support for the school's Catholic identity and religious education.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School: A UK Catholic secondary school serving a comparable age range, with faith-based admissions criteria, GCSE/A-Level provision, and an enrichment programme. Comparable as a state-funded Catholic academy with a strong Catholic ethos and broad curriculum.
• St Mary's Catholic Academy: A UK Catholic secondary academy offering comparable Key Stage 3-5 provision. Comparable on mission, admissions framework, and curriculum structure to St. Joseph's Catholic Academy.
• St Thomas More Catholic School: A UK Catholic secondary school with a faith-based ethos, GCSE/A-Level curriculum, and extracurricular enrichment. Comparable to St. Joseph's in admissions criteria, mission, and academic structure.
• Loreto Grammar School: A Catholic secondary school in the UK with a faith-based admissions framework and strong GCSE/A-Level outcomes. Comparable on Catholic mission, curriculum depth, and progression to leading universities.
• St Ambrose College: A UK Catholic sixth form college (post-16) offering A-Levels with a faith-led mission. Comparable to St. Joseph's Sixth Form in admissions ethos, curriculum breadth, and progression pathways.
• St Bede's Catholic Academy: A UK Catholic secondary academy offering Key Stage 3-5 provision, GCSEs and A-Levels. Comparable as a Catholic academy with a similar mission, admissions approach, and curriculum structure.
• All Saints Catholic High School: A UK Catholic secondary school offering GCSEs, A-Levels and vocational pathways within a Catholic academy structure. Comparable to St. Joseph's in mission, admissions criteria, and curriculum breadth.
• Xaverian College: A UK Catholic sixth form college (post-16) offering A-Levels and vocational programmes. Comparable to the Sixth Form component of St. Joseph's in curriculum breadth, faith-based ethos, and progression support.
• Corpus Christi Catholic High School: A UK Catholic secondary academy with faith-led mission and GCSE/A-Level provision. Comparable as a Catholic academy operating under a similar funding and admissions framework.
• Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust (other schools): The parent multi-academy trust operates 31 schools across East Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland. Other schools within the trust (e.g., St. Bede's, St. Wilfrid's) are direct peers — same governance structure, same funding regime, comparable Catholic mission and OFSTED-driven improvement journey.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stjosephsca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/st-joseph-s-academy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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