Hexham First School
URN: 122203 • Hexham NE46 1JD
Overview
- Name
- Hexham First School
- URN
- 122203
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justine Overton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01434603467
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Beaufront Avenue, Hexham NE46 1JD
Summary
Hexham First School is a community primary school located in Hexham, Northumberland, catering to a mixed-gender population of 82 pupils, with a capacity of 150. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education in a nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to be curious, resilient, and ambitious. The ethos is encapsulated in 'The Hexham Way', which promotes core values such as Kindness, Respect, and Ambition.
The school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged children, aiming to improve their life chances through educational achievement. Hexham First School offers a broad curriculum enriched with sporting and cultural activities, fostering a sense of citizenship and community involvement among pupils. The recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the positive learning environment and the caring nature of the staff.
Parents interested in learning more about the school or arranging a visit can contact the administration directly. The school actively promotes British values and encourages participation in local, national, and global celebrations, reinforcing a well-rounded educational experience.
The school places a strong emphasis on supporting disadvantaged children, aiming to improve their life chances through educational achievement. Hexham First School offers a broad curriculum enriched with sporting and cultural activities, fostering a sense of citizenship and community involvement among pupils. The recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated the school as 'Good', highlighting the positive learning environment and the caring nature of the staff.
Parents interested in learning more about the school or arranging a visit can contact the administration directly. The school actively promotes British values and encourages participation in local, national, and global celebrations, reinforcing a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- SCHOOL 360 (other)
- Class Dojo (other)
- Policies and Accessibility Statement (other)
- svg]:p-1"> (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Autumn Term 2025 Safeguarding Newsletter (other)
- Autumn Term Attendance Letter 2025 (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- OXFORD OWL (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 3 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 82
- Boys
- 47
- Girls
- 35
- FSM %
- 32.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 82 | 47 | 35 | 150 | 32.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 87 | 49 | 38 | 150 | 31.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 64 | 53 | 150 | 34.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 64 | 53 | 150 | 34.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 124 | 69 | 55 | 150 | 29.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 125 | 74 | 51 | 150 | 20.50 |
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