Schools in Hexham
22 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham Middle School and Sports College Foundation school | Good (2019) · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Hexham Middle School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Queen Elizabeth High School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 13–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2018 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 9–13 | — |
| Haydon Bridge High School Foundation school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acomb First School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beaufront First School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chollerton Church of England Aided First School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Greenhaugh Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Henshaw Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hexham First School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Humshaugh Church of England First School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newbrough Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Shaftoe Trust Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–9 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Sele First School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wark Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitfield CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bellingham Primary School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–8 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kielder Primary School and Nursery Community school | Some aspects not as strong (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2025 entry) |
| Whitley Chapel Church of England First School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–9 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Priory School Academy special converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.