St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
URN: 148261 • Hexham NE46 2EE
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
- URN
- 148261
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Oakes (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01434603791
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hencotes, Hexham NE46 2EE
Summary
St Mary's Catholic First School in Hexham is a mixed primary academy that has been serving the local community since 1832. As part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, the school emphasizes a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued. The school aims to instill British values in its pupils, encouraging them to become respectful, independent, and responsible citizens.
With a current enrolment of 92 pupils and a capacity of 150, St Mary's offers a supportive learning atmosphere that prioritises the well-being and academic success of its students. The curriculum is designed to engage children and promote creativity, while also focusing on the development of social and emotional skills through initiatives like the Zones of Regulation.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with families through regular newsletters and updates on school events, fostering a sense of community. The school also offers wrap-around care and various extracurricular activities, ensuring a holistic approach to education that supports both academic and personal growth.
With a current enrolment of 92 pupils and a capacity of 150, St Mary's offers a supportive learning atmosphere that prioritises the well-being and academic success of its students. The curriculum is designed to engage children and promote creativity, while also focusing on the development of social and emotional skills through initiatives like the Zones of Regulation.
St Mary's maintains strong communication with families through regular newsletters and updates on school events, fostering a sense of community. The school also offers wrap-around care and various extracurricular activities, ensuring a holistic approach to education that supports both academic and personal growth.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 26th September Newsletter 26th September 2025 (download)
- 12th September Newsletter 12th September 2025 (download)
- 19th September Newsletter 19th September 2025 (download)
- 10th October Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- 3rd October Newsletter 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates / School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Northumberland
- Age range
- 4 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 92
- Boys
- 48
- Girls
- 44
- FSM %
- 18.50
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northumberland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 92 | 48 | 44 | 150 | 18.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 98 | 57 | 41 | 150 | 21.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 110 | 69 | 41 | 150 | 20.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 110 | 69 | 41 | 150 | 20.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 117 | 71 | 46 | 150 | 20.50 |
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