St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
URN: 148260 • Hexham NE46 2DD
Overview
- Name
- St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
- URN
- 148260
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01434605124
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Highford Lane, Hexham NE46 2DD
Summary
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School in Hexham is a mixed academy converter catering to students aged 9 to 13. With a current enrolment of 179 pupils and a capacity of 360, the school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, guided by its mission and values. The leadership team, including Headteacher Mr N Wood and Deputy Headteacher Mrs L Dotchin, is committed to fostering a vibrant and supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to promote personal development and academic achievement, with a focus on inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs. The school offers various extracurricular activities and wrap-around care to enrich the educational experience and support student well-being.
Located in Northumberland, St Joseph's serves the local community and is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school prioritizes strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication and collaboration to support student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at St Joseph's is designed to promote personal development and academic achievement, with a focus on inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs. The school offers various extracurricular activities and wrap-around care to enrich the educational experience and support student well-being.
Located in Northumberland, St Joseph's serves the local community and is part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust. The school prioritizes strong relationships with parents and guardians, ensuring open communication and collaboration to support student success. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 15th April Newsletter - 11th April 2025 (download)
- 6th June Newsletter - 6th June 2025 (download)
- 18th July Newsletter - 18th July 2025 (download)
- 10th October Newsletter - 10th October 2025 (download)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 9 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 98 | 81 | 360 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 186 | 102 | 84 | 360 | 20.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 275 | 135 | 140 | 360 | 18.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 275 | 135 | 140 | 360 | 18.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 297 | 157 | 140 | 360 | 14.50 |
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