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Haydon Bridge High School

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Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6LR

Foundation school
Pupils
421
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.6%
Attainment 8
35.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.3%
Basics 9-5
13.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.2%
EBacc APS
2.92
EBacc 9-5
2.7%
EBacc 9-4
4.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
20.59
A*-A Grades
5.9%
A*-B Grades
13.7%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 36 students entered

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About Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge High School is a secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.1. The school has around 421 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Haydon Bridge High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Feb 2024 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2021 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Mar 2018 — Inadequate

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Haydon Bridge High School

What is Haydon Bridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Haydon Bridge High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Haydon Bridge High School's latest exam results?
Haydon Bridge High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Haydon Bridge High School located?
Haydon Bridge High School is a secondary school in Hexham, Northumberland (NE47 6LR).
How many pupils attend Haydon Bridge High School?
Haydon Bridge High School has around 421 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Haydon Bridge High School with other schools?
View Haydon Bridge High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Northumberland.