Henshaw Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hexham, North East NE47 7EP · Northumberland
#169 of 811 primary schools in North East
#3290 of 15,697 nationally
About Henshaw Church of England Primary School
Henshaw Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Hexham, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 86 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 73.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 169th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (52th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 86; capacity filled 81.9%.
There are 21 schools in Hexham; Henshaw Church of England Primary School ranks 9th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)78%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)11%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)19.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henshaw Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 86
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 19.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 81.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 78%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 11%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Henshaw Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Whitfield CofE Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
22 students · 6.1 km away
Haltwhistle Primary Academy
Haltwhistle · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students · 6.2 km away
Haydon Bridge High School
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
392 students · 7.4 km away
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
102 students · 7.8 km away
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
50 students · 10 km away
Allendale Primary School
Allendale · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
126 students · 11 km away
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
65 students · 12 km away
Gilsland CofE Primary School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
18 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Grasmere Academy
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Durham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
86 students
Lingdale Primary School
Saltburn-by-the-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
86 students
Belsay Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
84 students
St George's Catholic Primary School, Bells Close
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henshaw Church of England Primary School a good school?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 73.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #169 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henshaw Church of England Primary School rank in North East?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School ranks #169 of 811 primary schools in North East and #3290 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henshaw Church of England Primary School?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School had 86 students in 2025.
Is Henshaw Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Henshaw Church of England Primary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Henshaw Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.