Hexham Middle School

Middle
Academy
Ages 9 to 13

Ofsted: Good

Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hexham Middle School is a middle school in Hexham for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. It ranks 22nd of 68 primary schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2016, report published 18 July 2016

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

150 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

619 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals15.2%

15.2%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.8%

1.8%, 19.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12%

12%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hexham Middle School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The Sele First School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Hexham First School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard
Acomb First School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Age range: 9 to 13
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Liam Watters
Phone: 01434610300
Website: hexhammiddle.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Local authority: Northumberland
URN: 143292

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.