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Hexham Middle School
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3JB, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
606
Capacity
600
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since June 2016, this middle school demonstrates solid academic performance, with 69% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing them in the top 39% nationally. However, only 12% of students reach the higher standard, which may indicate room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for students aged 9-13.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.8%
White Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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54.96880, -2.09931 · NE46 3JB
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN143292
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Websitewww.hexhammiddle.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hexham Middle School rated by Ofsted?
Hexham Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2016.
Is Hexham Middle School a good school?
Hexham Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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