Acomb First School vs St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 2.8 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
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students
| Measure | Acomb First School Hexham, North East | St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #487 of 811 |
| National rank | – | #9873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 58 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 58 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.3% | 54% |
| 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/ | stmaryshexham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Acomb First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.4 vs 41.3).
- •St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is the larger school with 81 students compared with 58.
- •Acomb First School is a local authority school while St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
On the Success Index (England), Acomb First School ranks higher (42.4 vs 41.3 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 St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Acomb First School: 58. St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Acomb First School and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham rank in North East?
Acomb First School is unranked and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is 487th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).