The Sele First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hexham, North East NE46 3QZ · Northumberland
#161 of 811 primary schools in North East
#3153 of 15,697 nationally
About The Sele First School
The Sele 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 390 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 74.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 161st of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 390; capacity filled 92.9%.
There are 21 schools in Hexham; The Sele First School ranks 8th 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%)12.2%
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 The Sele First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 390
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near The Sele First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students · 345 m away
Hexham Middle School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
619 students · 618 m away
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,299 students · 769 m away
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
168 students · 845 m away
Hexham First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
68 students · 1.3 km away
Acomb First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
58 students · 2.4 km away
Beaufront First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
62 students · 3.3 km away
Corbridge Middle School
Corbridge · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
367 students · 5.4 km away
Corbridge (VA) Church of England First School
Corbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
143 students · 6.1 km away
Newbrough Church of England Primary School
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
65 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Byker Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
391 students
Belmont Primary School
Guisborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
392 students
Moorside Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
395 students
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Durham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
Howletch Lane Primary School
Peterlee · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Wallsend · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
401 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sele First School a good school?
The Sele First School has a Success Index (England) of 74.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #161 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 The Sele First School rank in North East?
The Sele First School ranks #161 of 811 primary schools in North East and #3153 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Sele First School?
The Sele First School had 390 students in 2025.
Is The Sele First School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Sele First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Sele First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Sele First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.