Hexham First School vs Hexham Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hexham First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
68 students
Hexham Middle School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
619 students
| Measure | Hexham First School Hexham, North East | Hexham Middle School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #711 of 811 | #32 of 185 |
| National rank | #14315 of 15,697 | #910 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 68 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 68 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 45.3% | 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.hexhamfirst.northumberland.sch.uk | www.hexhammiddle.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hexham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 17.8).
- •Hexham Middle School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 68.
- •Hexham 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 Hexham First School better than Hexham Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Hexham Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 17.8 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 Hexham First School and Hexham Middle School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hexham First School: 68. Hexham Middle School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hexham First School and Hexham Middle School rank in North East?
Hexham First School is 711th of 811 and Hexham Middle School is 32nd of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).