Humshaugh Church of England First School
Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Humshaugh Church of England First School is a primary school in Hexham for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 February 2015, report published 18 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
The school's ethos is firmly rooted in the parable of the 'Sower'. Pupils thrive among the high levels of care, encouragement and support they receive. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are fully involved in the life of the school. High expectations are set for all pupils. The school wants them to be academically successful but places equal importance on nurturing kind and caring individuals. Pupils do not disappoint. Pupils behave well. Relationships between pupils and staff are strong. Pupils know what is expected of them. Lessons are rarely disturbed by inappropriate behaviour. Playtimes are busy occasions. There is plenty to do and lots of friends to play with. Attendance is high. Older pupils embrace their roles in school. Playground leaders are particularly busy organising games for all to enjoy. The school librarians are keen advocates of reading.
What the school should improve
- Assessment in some subjects is not well established. This means that sometimes the school does not have a precise understanding of what pupils know and can do in some subjects. The school needs to embed an effective assessment system so that it has a more accurate view of what pupils have learned and make the necessary curriculum adaptations to build on this.
- Opportunities for pupils to apply their mathematical knowledge by completing reasoning activities are variable. This means that pupils do not deepen their understanding or extend their mathematical thinking as well as leaders expect. The school needs to strengthen this aspect of the mathematics curriculum so that more pupils can make connections in their mathematical learning and deepen their understanding.
Pupil numbers and mix
42 pupils on roll, with places for 60
Schools near Humshaugh Church of England First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chollerton Church of England Aided First School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Acomb First School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Newbrough Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Beaufront First School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
| The Sele First School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jude Long
- Phone
- 01434681408
- Address
- Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4AA
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- URN
- 122295
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.