Haydon Bridge High School vs St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 8.7 km 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
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
168 students
| Measure | Haydon Bridge High School Hexham, North East | St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #160 of 185 | #100 of 185 |
| National rank | #3618 of 4,090 | #2286 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 392 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 392 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 29.4% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 43.4% | 46.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | stjosephshexham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 19.0).
- •Haydon Bridge High School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 168.
- •Haydon Bridge High School is a local authority school while St Joseph's Catholic Middle 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 Haydon Bridge High School better than St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham ranks higher (43.8 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 St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haydon Bridge High School: 392. St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haydon Bridge High School and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham rank in North East?
Haydon Bridge High School is 160th 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).