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Haydon Bridge High School
Requires Improvementgraded 27/02/2024Ages 11–18421 pupilsNone
Haydon Bridge High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hexham, within the Northumberland local authority. The school has around 421 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 27/02/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hexham can view Haydon Bridge High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 27/02/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.7%England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals28.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 835.1
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths14%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)DAPS per entry 20.6
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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