The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- Trust
- BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nicholas Wood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Highford Lane, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham take?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham?
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham is in Hexham, NE46 2DD, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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