Details

Age Range13-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, NE46 3JB
URN143291

School Census

Total 1298
Girls/Boys 629/669
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.5%/51.5%
% pupils where English not first language 2.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 127
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 5.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
30/04/2024 Good
19/04/2012 Good
21/03/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 30/04/2024
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 19/04/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 21/03/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 61.90%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76.90%
Entering EBacc 27.70%
EBacc average point score 4.71
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 28%
EBacc average point score 4.55
Progress 8 0.21
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 77%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.51
Progress 8 0

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications304
As first preference270
As second preference28
As third preference6
Total Offers Made270
first preference offers269
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications307
As first preference267
As second preference36
As third preference4
Total Offers Made266
first preference offers266
second preference offers0
third preference offers0

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin91.2%
any other white background ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%

Nearby Schools

Hexham Middle School

(0.00 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, , NE46 3JB

St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

(0.13 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed

Address: Highford Lane, , NE46 2DD

The Sele First School

(0.48 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: The Sele, , NE46 3QZ

St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

(0.48 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-9, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hencotes, , NE46 2EE