Hexham Middle School
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Hexham Middle School is a warm, friendly, caring and enjoyable place to learn. Pupils feel safe and well looked after. Pupils are happy to be in school. They make every effort to get the best out of their lessons and the many other opportunities the school offers them. The school has very high expectations of all pupils. Pupils respond very well to these expectations. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In lessons, pupils work together to help each other with their learning. Around the school, they are respectful of each other, of staff and other adults, including visitors. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that when it does occur, the school deals with it. Leaders know their school very well. They do their best to make sure pupils get the best possible experiences. They support pupils to help them to reach their learning goals. Pupils produce high-quality work because of this. They can explain their learning and remember important knowledge. The school provides lots of activities, which pupils enjoy. They ask pupils about which activities they would like. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), take full advantage of these opportunities.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, sometimes, the support for pupils with SEND does not provide frameworks for learning that encourages independence. Consequently, some pupils are not given the opportunity to fully succeed in tackling the challenge of reaching learning goals on their own. The school should continue to develop this aspect of SEND support so that all pupils with SEND, in all subjects, are provided with frameworks for learning that encourage independence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
150 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
619 pupils on roll, with places for 600
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
- 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.