St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Address | Hencotes, NE46 2EE |
| School Website | www.hexhamstmarys.uk |
| Telephone | 1434603791 |
| URN | 148261 |
School Census
| Total | 109 |
| Girls/Boys | 40/69 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 36.7%/63.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 21 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | Good |
| 20/06/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 42 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 33% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
The Sele First School
(0.22 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Sele, , NE46 3QZ
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Highford Lane, , NE46 2DD
Queen Elizabeth High School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, , NE46 3JB
Hexham Middle School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 9-13, Gender: Mixed
Address: Whetstone Bridge Road, , NE46 3JB