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Whitley Chapel Church of England First School

Ages 3–931 pupilsChurch of England
Hexham, NE47 0HB
Northumberland

Whitley Chapel Church of England First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Hexham, within the Northumberland local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 31 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Hexham can view Whitley Chapel Church of England First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hexham (NE47 0HB), Whitley Chapel Church of England First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher12.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals7.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26