Queen Elizabeth High School vs The Sele First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 769 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Queen Elizabeth High School
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,299 students
The Sele First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
390 students
| Measure | Queen Elizabeth High School Hexham, North East | The Sele First School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #19 of 185 | #161 of 811 |
| National rank | #703 of 4,090 | #3153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 1,299 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,299 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.68 | – |
| A level points per entry | 40.9 | – |
| town | Hexham | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.qehs.net | www.selefirst.org/ |
The verdict
- •Queen Elizabeth High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.5 vs 74.1).
- •Queen Elizabeth High School is the larger school with 1,299 students compared with 390.
- •Queen Elizabeth High School is a academy school while The Sele First School is a local authority 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 Queen Elizabeth High School better than The Sele First School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Elizabeth High School ranks higher (77.5 vs 74.1 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 Queen Elizabeth High School and The Sele First School?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Queen Elizabeth High School: 1,299. The Sele First School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Queen Elizabeth High School and The Sele First School rank in North East?
Queen Elizabeth High School is 19th of 185 and The Sele First School is 161st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).