- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 619
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
Schools in NE46
A postcode district in Northumberland
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: NE46 is a postcode district in Northumberland with 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries169 primary · 4 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All NE46 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NE46
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NE46
9 in NE46, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 168
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Top Secondary Schools in NE46
4 in NE46, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
270 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,299
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 619
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
Met the standard at 1159%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 168
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.6
Nurseries in NE46
6 in NE46, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Oaks Nursery, Acomb
Hexham, NE46 4PL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Blossom Day Nursery
Hexham, NE46 3PU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Kids 1st - Hexham
Hexham, NE46 1DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NE46
2 in NE46, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
270 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.1%
- Pupils
- 1,299
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
Hexham Priory School
Hexham, NE46 1UY · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Special Schools in NE46
1 in NE46. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Hexham Priory School
Hexham, NE46 1UY · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.7%
- Pupils
- 130
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NE46, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good10
- Not graded yet4
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NE46 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NE46 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NE46
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NE46
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NE46?
NE46 has 16 schools, including 9 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NE46?
The highest-ranked schools in NE46 on Eduscope are Queen Elizabeth High School, Hexham Middle School, St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NE46?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in NE46 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.