Is Haydon Bridge High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 27th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Haydon Bridge High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Haydon Bridge High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (England: 46.2). 29.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Haydon Bridge High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Haydon Bridge High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6LR

Local ranking27th of 27 secondary schools in Northumberland

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

904

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Urgent improvement
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Urgent improvement
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 50.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 74

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 70.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 10.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Higher education: 25.0%
Apprenticeships: 14.0%
Employment: 47.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

20.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

24.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.5
16-18 Cohort: 54

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 421
Boys: 198 (51%)
Girls: 194 (49%)
Capacity: 904 (43% full)
SEND: 18.8%
FSM Eligible: 31.9%
EAL: 1.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.5%
SEN Support: 14.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,319/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 34.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 97.4%
White Other: 1.2%
Mixed Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

97.4%

White British

1.2%

White Other

0.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01434684422

hbhs@hbhs.co.uk

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Haydon Bridge

Hexham, North East

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Administrative

URN: 122328
UKPRN: 10002946
Establishment No.: 4130

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