Hexham Priory School, Hexham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its December 2012 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
51.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
116%
Over capacity
130 pupils
112 capacity
18 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hexham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hexham
Admissions Demand - Northumberland
Places available
1,986
Applications
1,744
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
98.8%
Secondary admissions across Northumberland (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.68246%
Overall absence
20.58824%
Persistent absence
102
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
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