Hirst High School is a secondary school in Ashington, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective 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.
Hirst High School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Lichfield Close, Ashington, NE63 9RX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Northumberland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lesley Craig |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 122359 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 944 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst North Nursery School Second Avenue , NE63 0AX | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Bishop's Primary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 49 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Ashington Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulson Park First School Alexandra Road , NE63 9RL | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welbeck Community First School Thorntree Gardens , NE63 9TA | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hirst High School Lichfield Close , NE63 9RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| NCEA Duke's Secondary School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 2out of 4 | 128 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington High School Green Lane , NE63 8DH | - not rated | 2,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Academy Green Lane , NE63 8DH | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Controlled Middle School Norwich Close , NE63 9SA | - not rated | 75 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton Hirst Church of England Middle School Norwich Close , North Seaton NE63 9SA | - not rated | 75 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Benedict's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Middle School Moorhouse Lane , NE63 9LR | - not rated | 326 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Hirst Park Middle School Third Avenue , NE63 9BE | - not rated | 950 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashington Alexandra Middle School Second Avenue , NE63 9HB | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland College College Road , NE63 9RG | - not rated | 757 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEA Castle School Academy Road , NE63 9FZ | 3out of 4 | 202 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbank School Seaton Colliery , NE63 0XL | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rosewood Independent School Ardlea, Station Road End , NE61 6DR | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gust Independent School 1 Haldane Street , NE63 8SF | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambois House School Cambois House School , NE24 1SF | - not rated | 2,400 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.