The Sele First School vs Queen Elizabeth High School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Sele First School
Hexham
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Community school
Academy converter
Age Range
3–9
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Northumberland
Northumberland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
390
1299
Capacity
420
1308
Occupancy
93%
99%
FSM %
12.2%
14.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2022
Apr 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
49.4
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
52.9%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
-
B
Points Per Entry
-
40.9
Best 3 A-Levels
-
B+
AAB+ %
-
36%
Value Added
-
Above average
A-Level Students
-
151
Retention
-
97%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
-
31%
Degree course
-
68%
Any L4+ destination
-
69%
Apprenticeships
-
1%
Cohort size
-
180
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
0
15
Top subjects
Psychology (130)
Mathematics (100)
Mathematics (90)
Biology (72)
English Literature (70)
Psychology (70)
English Literature (68)
Chemistry (66)