St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham vs St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 751 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
168 students
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Hexham, North East | St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #100 of 185 | #487 of 811 |
| National rank | #2286 of 4,090 | #9873 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–9 |
| Students | 168 | 81 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 81 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 46.7% | 54% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Hexham | Hexham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | stjosephshexham.bwcet.com | stmaryshexham.bwcet.com |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.8 vs 41.3).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham is the larger school with 168 students compared with 81.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham better than St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham ranks higher (43.8 vs 41.3 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 St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham?
About 751 m in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham: 168. St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham: 81. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham rank in North East?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham is 100th of 185 and St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is 487th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).