St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School
URN: 122311 • Hexham NE46 2EE
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School
- URN
- 122311
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Naughton (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hencotes, Hexham NE46 2EE
Summary
St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided First School, located in Hexham, Northumberland, is a mixed primary school with a current enrolment of 117 pupils and a capacity of 150. Established in 1832, the school is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and aims to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students. The school community is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring that every child achieves their best.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to reflect British values, promoting creativity, independence, and respect among pupils. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development, encouraging students to grow into responsible and caring individuals. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, keeping families informed about school events and student achievements.
St Mary's also offers various support services, including wrap-around care and special educational needs provisions, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. The school actively engages with the local community, reinforcing its mission to cultivate a positive impact on both the students and the wider society.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to reflect British values, promoting creativity, independence, and respect among pupils. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development, encouraging students to grow into responsible and caring individuals. Regular communication with parents is maintained through newsletters and social media, keeping families informed about school events and student achievements.
St Mary's also offers various support services, including wrap-around care and special educational needs provisions, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they need to thrive. The school actively engages with the local community, reinforcing its mission to cultivate a positive impact on both the students and the wider society.
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Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 117
- Boys
- 74
- Girls
- 43
- FSM %
- 16.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-11-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 117 | 74 | 43 | 150 | 16.20 |
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