St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
61%
Capacity
92
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Northumberland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 9. The school has 92 pupils on roll, operating at 61% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Oakes, it falls under Northumberland local authority.
St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 13 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham include Forest School, Dining Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Northumberland, St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Hencotes, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2EE |
| Headteacher | Sarah Oakes |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Number of Pupils | 92 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.5% |
| School Capacity | 92 / 150 (61% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hencotes, Hexham
Northumberland, NE46 2EE
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