Hexham Priory SchoolCorbridge Road , Hexham

Located in Hexham, Hexham Priory School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Hexham Priory School currently has around 121 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.1% boys and 28.9% girls. Around 50.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .