Beaufront First School vs Hexham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaufront First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–9
62 students
Hexham Middle School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
619 students
| Measure | Beaufront First School Hexham, North East | Hexham Middle School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #3 of 811 | #32 of 185 |
| National rank | #20 of 15,697 | #910 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 62 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 62 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 1.6% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.7% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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.beaufront.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.hexhammiddle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Beaufront First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.4 vs 72.5).
- •Hexham Middle School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 62.
- •Beaufront First School is a local authority school while Hexham Middle School 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 Beaufront First School better than Hexham Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaufront First School ranks higher (99.4 vs 72.5 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 Beaufront First School and Hexham Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaufront First School: 62. Hexham Middle School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaufront First School and Hexham Middle School rank in North East?
Beaufront First School is 3rd of 811 and Hexham Middle School is 32nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).