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Queen Elizabeth High School

Academy converter · Hexham · NE46 3JB

Ages 13–18 · 1,299 pupils · Northumberland

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

54.3

Overall absence

9.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-04-30

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 854.3
English & maths grade 5+62%
English & maths grade 4+81%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 4.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.7%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.7%
Enrolments in measure
936

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 fill99%

1,299 pupils · 1,308 places

Pupils on roll
1,299
Boys / girls
689 / 610
School capacity
1,308
Capacity fill
1,299 / 1,308 (99%)
Free school meals
14.3%
FSM pupils
132
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 13–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a 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 (secondary), Ages 13–18, in Hexham, Northumberland, 1,299 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 14.3%.

Open schools in Hexham
22
Secondary schools in Hexham
2
Academies among open schools in Hexham
45% (10)
Open schools in NE46
10
Secondary in NE46
1
Open schools in Northumberland LA
178
Secondary in Northumberland LA
15

Nearby 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%

    0.5 miles away

  • Hexham Middle School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary

    Hexham · NE46 3JB · Northumberland

    Ages 9–13

    • KS273%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM15.2%

    0.7 miles away

  • Hexham First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hexham · NE46 1JD · Northumberland

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM40.6%

    1.2 miles away

  • Hexham Priory School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Academy special converter

    Hexham · NE46 1UY · Northumberland

    Ages 2–19

    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM51.4%

    1.2 miles away

  • Acomb First School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hexham · NE46 4PL · Northumberland

    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%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Graeme Atkins
Telephone
01434610300
Website
http://www.qehs.net

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