St Joseph’s Catholic Academy

Students James and Lucy recently visited China as part of a national student diplomatic experience in conjunction with Hebei Provincial Association for UNESCO. The students, along with their teacher Jack Johnson, were welcomed into six schools in two cities: Qinhuangdao and Tangshan.

Multi-award-winning children’s author David Almond OBE, visited his alma mater, St. Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn, part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, to give an inspirational celebration assembly and workshops to Year 9 pupils aimed at raising aspirations.

James Crowe joined St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn in September 2024 as the new headteacher. St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, which has 25 primary schools and five secondary schools across South Tyneside, East Durham and Sunderland.