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Queen Elizabeth High School Catchment Area

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

Queen Elizabeth High School is a academy converter secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 1304 pupils, and a capacity of 1308 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13–18

Age range

1,304

Pupils

1,308

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Queen Elizabeth High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Queen Elizabeth High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Northumberland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Queen Elizabeth High School — School Information

Full address
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Local authority
Northumberland
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143291

Other Secondary Schools in Hexham

If Queen Elizabeth High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hexham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Queen Elizabeth High School

Is Queen Elizabeth High School oversubscribed?

Queen Elizabeth High School is operating close to its capacity of 1308 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Queen Elizabeth High School?

Admission to Queen Elizabeth High School is managed by Northumberland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Queen Elizabeth High School cover?

Queen Elizabeth High School is a secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Queen Elizabeth High School?

Queen Elizabeth High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.