St Joseph's Catholic Academy has been awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted after huge improvements have been made across the school. The Academy in Hebburn, that is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was inspected at the start of the academic year and the findings have now been published.
The lead inspector from the recent examination, Graham Findlay talked about the vast development that has been made to the Academy.
"Leaders have improved the school. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), benefit from studying an ambitious curriculum and from having dedicated lessons that help them to develop as individuals. The school experience, built around a strong Catholic ethos, prepares pupils and students well for their future", he said in the report.