St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
Other · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Hexham, Northumberland
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham is an other school in Hexham, Northumberland for ages 9–13 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 25 October 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Highford Lane, Hexham, NE46 2DD
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 9–13
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Council
- Northumberland
- Pupils on roll
- 168 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 19% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 25 October 2023
Strengths
- “There is an enthusiasm for learning and a sense of enjoyment at St Joseph’s.”
- “Warm relationships and a supportive environment are evident throughout the school.”
- “Pupils feel well looked after and safe here.”
To improve
- “Some pupils require additional support to improve their reading.”
- “The school is in the early stages of developing a careers programme.”
- “The careers programme for Year 8 pupils is limited.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 December 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 59% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Northumberland.
- Hexham Middle School 0.7 mi School remains Good
- Hexham Priory School 1.2 mi School remains Outstanding
- Corbridge Middle School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Mowden Hall School 7.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ovingham Middle School 9.6 mi School remains Good
- Highfield Middle School 10.4 mi School remains Good
- Bellingham Middle School and Sports College 13.1 mi Some aspects not as strong
- Emily Wilding Davison School 15.8 mi Good