Question 1

What schools serve Hexham?

Accepted Answer

There are 22 schools in Hexham, Northumberland — including Acomb First School, Bellingham Primary School, Hexham First School, Beaufront First School, Greenhaugh Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Hexham?

Accepted Answer

Hexham has 16 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There are also 4 other schools (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Hexham?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Hexham, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Hexham schools are set by Northumberland and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Northumberland admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Hexham?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Hexham are set by Northumberland as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Hexham

Primary Schools in Hexham (16)

Acomb First School

Bellingham Primary School

Hexham First School

Beaufront First School

Greenhaugh Primary School

Kielder Primary School and Nursery

The Sele First School

Chollerton Church of England Aided First School

Whitley Chapel Church of England First School

Humshaugh Church of England First School

Whitfield CofE Primary School

Shaftoe Trust Academy

St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham

Newbrough Church of England Primary School

Wark Church of England Primary School

Henshaw Church of England Primary School

Secondary Schools in Hexham (2)

Haydon Bridge High School

Queen Elizabeth High School

Other Schools in Hexham (4)

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College

Hexham Middle School

Hexham Priory School

St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham