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Haydon Bridge High School

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Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6LR

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2343.946.4
2023/2438.446.4
2024/2535.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.350.00
2023/24-0.580.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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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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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Queen Elizabeth High School
8.63 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
8.68 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hexham Middle School
9.82 km away · Academy converter
Good
Hexham Priory School
10.6 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Cambian Dilston College
13.62 km away · Special post 16 institution

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6LR | More schools in Northumberland

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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