The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 81
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE DIOCESAN LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Glenton (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Henshaw, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7EP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Henshaw Church of England Primary School?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School currently has 81 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henshaw Church of England Primary School take?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Henshaw Church of England Primary School?
Henshaw Church of England Primary School is in Hexham, NE47 7EP, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henshaw Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Henshaw Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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