Hexham First School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 9

Ofsted: Good

Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, NE46 1JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hexham First School is a primary school in Hexham for ages 3 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2012.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 February 2012, report published 15 March 2012

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

68 pupils on roll, with places for 150

Eligible for free school meals39.7%

39.7%, 13.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support29.4%

29.4%, 14.6 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7.4%

7.4%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hexham First School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hexham Middle School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The Sele First School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Beaufront First School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 9
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Crow
Phone: 01434603467
Website: hexhamfirst.northumberland.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, NE46 1JD
Local authority: Northumberland
URN: 122203

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.