Hexham First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hexham, North East NE46 1JD · Northumberland
#711 of 811 primary schools in North East
#14315 of 15,697 nationally
About Hexham First School
Hexham First School is a local authority primary located in Hexham, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 3–9. In 2025 it enrolled 68 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 17.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 711th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 68; capacity filled 45.3%.
There are 21 schools in Hexham; Hexham First School ranks 19th 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%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)40.6%
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 Hexham First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 68
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 40.6%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 45.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Hexham First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Hexham Middle School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
619 students · 686 m away
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students · 1.1 km away
The Sele First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
390 students · 1.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
168 students · 1.8 km away
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,299 students · 1.9 km away
Beaufront First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
62 students · 3.1 km away
Acomb First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
58 students · 3.1 km away
Corbridge Middle School
Corbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
367 students · 4.5 km away
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
Corbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
143 students · 5.1 km away
Whitley Chapel Church of England First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
28 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bournmoor Primary School
Houghton le Spring · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
Cotherstone Primary School
Barnard Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
66 students
Bellingham Primary School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–8
64 students
Broomhaugh (VA) Church of England First School
Riding Mill · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
64 students
Beaufront First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
62 students
Byers Green Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
75 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hexham First School a good school?
Hexham First School has a Success Index (England) of 17.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #711 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 Hexham First School rank in North East?
Hexham First School ranks #711 of 811 primary schools in North East and #14315 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hexham First School?
Hexham First School had 68 students in 2025.
Is Hexham First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Hexham First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Hexham First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hexham First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.