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St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD, Northumberland
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
179
Capacity
360
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected standards. However, only 3% of pupils achieve a higher standard in their KS2 assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 9-13, with a focus on foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2015Older 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Other1.1%
White Other0.6%
Location
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54.96822, -2.11740 · NE46 2DD
School details
Local authorityNorthumberland
RegionNorth East
URN148260
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestjosephshexham.bwcet.com
Frequently asked questions
What is St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham rated by Ofsted?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2015.
Is St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham a good school?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham 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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