Acomb First School vs Humshaugh Church of England First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acomb First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
58 students
Humshaugh Church of England First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
42 students
| Measure | Acomb First School Hexham, North East | Humshaugh Church of England First School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 2–9 |
| Students | 58 | 42 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 42 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hexham | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.acomb.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.humshaugh.northumberland.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Humshaugh Church of England First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 42.4).
- •Acomb First School is the larger school with 58 students compared with 42.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acomb First School better than Humshaugh Church of England First School?
On the Success Index (England), Humshaugh Church of England First School ranks higher (82.8 vs 42.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acomb First School and Humshaugh Church of England First School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acomb First School: 58. Humshaugh Church of England First School: 42. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acomb First School and Humshaugh Church of England First School rank in North East?
Acomb First School is unranked and Humshaugh Church of England First School is unranked among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).