Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School vs St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School
Morpeth · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
184 students
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
168 students
| Measure | Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School Morpeth, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #30 of 185 | #100 of 185 |
| National rank | #902 of 4,090 | #2286 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 184 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 184 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 76.7% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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 | Morpeth | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.dtms.cheviotlt.co.uk | stjosephshexham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.6 vs 43.8).
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 59%).
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is the larger school with 184 students compared with 168.
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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School better than St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 43.8 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 Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Morpeth and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School: 184. St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham rank in North East?
Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School is 30th of 185 and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham is 100th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).