Haydon Bridge High School vs Shaftoe Trust Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 624 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haydon Bridge High School
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
392 students
Shaftoe Trust Academy
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
102 students
| Measure | Haydon Bridge High School Hexham, North East | Shaftoe Trust Academy Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 185 | #510 of 811 |
| National rank | #3618 of 4,090 | #10180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 392 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 43.4% | 48.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 13.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.92 | – |
| A level points per entry | 20.6 | – |
| town | Hexham | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.haydonbridgehighschool.co.uk | shaftoe.wiseacademies.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shaftoe Trust Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.9 vs 19.0).
- •Haydon Bridge High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 102.
- •Haydon Bridge High School is a local authority school while Shaftoe Trust Academy 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 Haydon Bridge High School better than Shaftoe Trust Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shaftoe Trust Academy ranks higher (39.9 vs 19.0 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 Haydon Bridge High School and Shaftoe Trust Academy?
About 624 m in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydon Bridge High School: 392. Shaftoe Trust Academy: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydon Bridge High School and Shaftoe Trust Academy rank in North East?
Haydon Bridge High School is 160th of 185 and Shaftoe Trust Academy is 510th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).