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Humshaugh Church of England First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Humshaugh Church of England First School is a voluntary aided primary school in Hexham, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 47 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-9

Age range

47

Pupils

60

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Humshaugh Church of England First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Humshaugh Church of England First School?

The catchment area for Humshaugh Church of England First School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Humshaugh Church of England First School is managed by Northumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Northumberland catchment area documents →

Humshaugh Church of England First School: 60 places, 78% filled: places available

Humshaugh Church of England First School has a published admission number of 60 places. 47 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hexham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Northumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Northumberland school admissions →

Humshaugh Church of England First School: School Information

Full address
Humshaugh, Hexham, NE46 4AA
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
12.8% of pupils
DfE URN
122295

Other Primary Schools in Hexham

If Humshaugh Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hexham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Northumberland

Humshaugh Church of England First School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Northumberland. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Humshaugh Church of England First School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Humshaugh Church of England First School

What is the catchment area for Humshaugh Church of England First School?

The catchment area for Humshaugh Church of England First School is the geographic zone Northumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Northumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Humshaugh Church of England First School oversubscribed?

Humshaugh Church of England First School has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 47 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Northumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Humshaugh Church of England First School?

Humshaugh Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Humshaugh Church of England First School cover?

Humshaugh Church of England First School is a primary school in Hexham, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Humshaugh Church of England First School?

Humshaugh Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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