St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School
URN: 122369 • Hexham NE46 2DD
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School
- URN
- 122369
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Naughton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Highford Lane, Hexham NE46 2DD
Summary
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School, located in Hexham, Northumberland, is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 329 pupils, with a capacity of 360, and promotes an inclusive environment welcoming applications from all faiths. The school’s ethos is rooted in Catholic values, emphasizing community, respect, and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and balanced, designed to foster individual progress while encouraging students to develop their sporting, musical, and creative talents. The school prides itself on its strong faculties and dedicated staff, who are committed to professionalism and innovation in education. Additionally, St Joseph's actively engages pupils in democratic processes through the election of School Council representatives, reinforcing the importance of law and personal responsibility.
St Joseph's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements. The school community is vibrant, with various extracurricular activities that promote student well-being and engagement, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is broad and balanced, designed to foster individual progress while encouraging students to develop their sporting, musical, and creative talents. The school prides itself on its strong faculties and dedicated staff, who are committed to professionalism and innovation in education. Additionally, St Joseph's actively engages pupils in democratic processes through the election of School Council representatives, reinforcing the importance of law and personal responsibility.
St Joseph's maintains strong communication with parents through regular newsletters and updates on school events and achievements. The school community is vibrant, with various extracurricular activities that promote student well-being and engagement, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
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Nearby alternatives
- Hexham Middle School (66.8)
- Hexham Middle School (60.2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (50.5)
- Allendale Middle School (45.2)
- Bellingham Middle School and Sports College (42.0)
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 329
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 164
- FSM %
- 9.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 329 | 165 | 164 | 360 | 9.70 |
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