Schools in Hexham, North East (2025)
21 schools · 3,715 students · 12 local authority, 9 academy · median Pupils on roll 65.
Ranked schools in Hexham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North East.
- 199Beaufront First SchoolHexham · Local authority Primary– · 62 students
- 288Bellingham Primary SchoolHexham · Local authority Primary– · 64 students
- 378Queen Elizabeth High SchoolHexham · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 1,299 students
- 474The Sele First SchoolHexham · Local authority Primary– · 390 students
- 573Henshaw Church of England Primary SchoolHexham · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 86 students
- 673Hexham Middle SchoolHexham · Academy Secondary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 619 students
- 744St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, HexhamHexham · Academy Secondary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 168 students
- 842Wark Church of England Primary SchoolHexham · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
- 941St Mary's Catholic First School, HexhamHexham · Academy Primary– · 81 students
- 1040Shaftoe Trust AcademyHexham · Academy Primary– · 102 students
- 1125Newbrough Church of England Primary SchoolHexham · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 65 students
- 1219Haydon Bridge High SchoolHexham · Local authority Secondary35.1 Attainment 8 · 392 students
- 1318Hexham First SchoolHexham · Local authority Primary– · 68 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaufront First School Hexham · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 99.4 Top 5% | – | 62 |
| 2 | Bellingham Primary School Hexham · Primary · Ages 4–8 | Local authority | 88.0 Top 10% | – | 64 |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth High School Hexham · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,299 |
| 4 | The Sele First School Hexham · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 74.1 Top 25% | – | 390 |
| 5 | Henshaw Church of England Primary School Hexham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.3 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 6 | Hexham Middle School Hexham · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 619 |
| 7 | St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Hexham · Secondary · Ages 9–13 | Academy | 43.8 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 168 |
| 8 | Wark Church of England Primary School Hexham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
| 9 | St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hexham · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | – | 81 |
| 10 | Shaftoe Trust Academy Hexham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.9 Lower 50% | – | 102 |
| 11 | Newbrough Church of England Primary School Hexham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 25.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65 |
| 12 | Haydon Bridge High School Hexham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 19.0 Lower 50% | 35.1 Attainment 8 | 392 |
| 13 | Hexham First School Hexham · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 17.8 Lower 50% | – | 68 |
Other schools in Hexham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Chollerton Church of England Aided First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
31 students
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
28 students
Humshaugh Church of England First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
42 students
Whitfield CofE Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
22 students
Greenhaugh Primary School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
13 students
Acomb First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
58 students
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
46 students
Kielder Primary School and Nursery
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
10 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Hexham?
Beaufront First School is the highest-ranked school in Hexham with a Success Index (England) of 99.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Hexham?
Hexham has 21 schools (16 primary, 5 secondary) educating 3,715 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Hexham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Hexham is 65. Number of pupils in the latest school census.