Hexham Priory School

About Hexham Priory School

Hexham Priory School is an academy special converter in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 121 pupils on roll. It is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Northumberland →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

121 / 112 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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.

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

Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY

Phone

01434605021

Headteacher

Louise Burns

Website

www.hexhamprioryschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hexham Priory School?

Hexham Priory School is an academy special converter in Hexham, Northumberland, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does Hexham Priory School have?

Hexham Priory School has 121 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hexham Priory School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Hexham Priory School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hexham Priory School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hexham Priory School is part of THE EDEN ACADEMY.

Where is Hexham Priory School?

Hexham Priory School is located at Corbridge Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1UY.