Queen Elizabeth High School

URN: 143291 • Hexham NE46 3JB

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Graeme Atkins (since 2025)
Telephone
01434610300
Website
Visit
Address
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham NE46 3JB

Summary

Queen Elizabeth High School, located in Hexham, Northumberland, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,304 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,308. Established in 1599, the school is rooted in a rich history and is dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, engagement, and aspiration among its students. The ethos of the school emphasizes mutual respect, care for others, and a commitment to high academic standards, ensuring that students thrive in a supportive environment.

The school offers a broad curriculum that includes both national qualifications and vocational courses, with a focus on delivering high-quality teaching in modern facilities that opened in September 2021. This commitment to excellence is reflected in the progress students make during their time at the school, as well as their preparation for future success.

Queen Elizabeth High School is part of the Hadrian Learning Trust and prioritises the development of students as confident, well-rounded individuals. The school community is built on positive relationships between staff and students, fostering a safe and secure environment conducive to learning and personal growth.

Key details

LA
Northumberland
Age range
13 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HADRIAN LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1308
Pupils
1304
Boys
685
Girls
619
FSM %
13.20
Open date
2016-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northumberland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1304 685 619 1308 13.20
2024-09-11 1287 673 614 1308 11.20
2023-09-11 1339 688 651 1308 8.10
2022-09-11 1339 688 651 1474 8.10
2021-09-11 1315 658 657 1474 7.20
2020-09-11 1301 627 674 1474 4.80

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