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Hexham Middle School

Academy converter · Hexham · NE46 3JB

Ages 9–13 · 619 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

73%

Overall absence

6.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-05-21

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)73%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.1%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
608

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

619 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
619
Boys / girls
337 / 282
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
619 / 600 (103%)
Free school meals
15.2%
FSM pupils
94
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 9–13

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Graeme Atkins

Location

Address
Whetstone Bridge Road
Postcode
NE46 3JB
Town
Hexham
County
Northumberland
Local authority
Northumberland
District
Northumberland
Constituency
Hexham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (middle deemed secondary), Ages 9–13, in Hexham, Northumberland, 619 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 15.2%.

Open schools in Hexham
22
Middle deemed secondary schools in Hexham
3
Academies among open schools in Hexham
45% (10)
Open schools in NE46
10
Middle deemed secondary in NE46
2
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Middle deemed secondary in Northumberland LA
14

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HexhamNear NE46

  • The Sele First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hexham · NE46 3QZ · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM12.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Hexham First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hexham · NE46 1JD · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM40.6%

    0.4 miles away

  • Hexham Priory School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

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    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM51.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Queen Elizabeth High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hexham · NE46 3JB · Northumberland

    Ages 13–18

    • Att854.3
    • P80.3
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence9.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Acomb First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 4–9

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM24.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • Beaufront First School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Hexham · NE46 4LY · Northumberland

    Ages 4–9

    • Absence4.1%
    • FSM1.6%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Graeme Atkins
Telephone
01434610300
Website
http://www.hexhammiddle.co.uk/

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