St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham vs The Sele First School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 345 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Hexham · Academy primary · Ages 4–9
81 students
The Sele First School
Hexham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
390 students
| Measure | St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Hexham, North East | The Sele First School Hexham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #487 of 811 | #161 of 811 |
| National rank | #9873 of 15,697 | #3153 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–9 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 81 | 390 |
| Pupils on roll | 81 | 390 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 54% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | stmaryshexham.bwcet.com | www.selefirst.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Sele First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 41.3).
- •The Sele First School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 81.
- •St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham 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 St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham better than The Sele First School?
On the Success Index (England), The Sele First School ranks higher (74.1 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 Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham and The Sele First School?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Hexham and Hexham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham: 81. The Sele First School: 390. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham and The Sele First School rank in North East?
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is 487th of 811 and The Sele First School is 161st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).