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Hexham First School

Northumberland, NE46 1JDPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 9 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hexham First School

Hexham First School is a small state primary for children aged 3 to 9, currently operating well below its capacity of 150 with just 82 pupils on roll. That spare capacity is not a sign of low demand, however. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 19 applications for just 9 available places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.11. All 9 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, but the numbers suggest a competitive entry for anyone not living in the immediate catchment. The school’s intake reflects a notably high level of disadvantage: 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is roughly double the national average for primary schools. In the Northumberland local authority, where only 9 out of 127 primary schools are rated Outstanding, Hexham First School holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2012, confirmed as remaining Good in an ungraded visit in 2022. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, with a nursery provision attached.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD
HeadteacherJustine Overton
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Number of Pupils82
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity82 / 150 (55% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Apr 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

AthleticsFootballRoundersCricketTennisSwimmingNetball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: hexhamfirst.northumberland.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hexham First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.