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Haydon Bridge High School
Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR, Northumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
421
Capacity
904
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
47%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.1, the school is performing in the top 94% nationally, although only 41% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. The recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, highlighting areas for development. However, over half of the students progress to university, with a notable 13% attending top-third institutions, suggesting potential for academic growth despite current challenges.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 35.1 | Bottom 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 41% | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 14% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 24 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British97.1%
White Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Location
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54.97541, -2.25279 · NE47 6LR
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN122328
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Haydon Bridge High School rated by Ofsted?
Haydon Bridge High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2024.
Is Haydon Bridge High School a good school?
Haydon Bridge High School scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Haydon Bridge High School in GCSEs?
Haydon Bridge High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.1. 41% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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