Haydon Bridge High School

About Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge High School is a foundation school in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 421 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). 28.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

421 / 904 (47%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 February 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR

Phone

01434684422

Principal

Kath Pigdon

Website

http://www.haydonbridgehighschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Haydon Bridge High School?

Haydon Bridge High School is a foundation school in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Haydon Bridge High School have?

Haydon Bridge High School has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Haydon Bridge High School's Ofsted rating?

Haydon Bridge High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 February 2024).

How does Haydon Bridge High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Haydon Bridge High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Haydon Bridge High School?

Haydon Bridge High School is located at Haydon Bridge, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 6LR.