Compare Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Hexham Middle School and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Bellingham Middle School and Sports College (Middle deemed secondary) in Hexham; Hexham Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Hexham; St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (Middle deemed secondary) in Hexham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bellingham Middle School and Sports College, Hexham Middle School and St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham. They are middle deemed secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Hexham, Northumberland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Bellingham Middle School and Sports College), published Oct 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Bellingham Middle School and Sports College (Oct 2019). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Hadrian Learning Trust and BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Bellingham Middle School and Sports College NE48 2EN	Hexham Middle School NE46 3JB	St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham NE46 2DD
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Foundation school	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Hexham Northumberland NE48 2EN	Hexham Northumberland NE46 3JB	Hexham Northumberland NE46 2DD
Latest Ofsted	2 22 Oct 2019	2 18 Jul 2016	2 2 Mar 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	240	600	360
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Northumberland (929)	Hadrian Learning Trust	BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk	www.hexhammiddle.co.uk	stjosephshexham.bwcet.com
Telephone	01434220235	01434610300	01434605124
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bellingham Middle School and Sports College

NE48 2EN

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Foundation school
Location: Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 2EN
Ofsted: 2 22 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Northumberland (929)
Website: www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk
Telephone: 01434220235

Hexham Middle School

NE46 3JB

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 3JB
Ofsted: 2 18 Jul 2016
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hadrian Learning Trust
Website: www.hexhammiddle.co.uk
Telephone: 01434610300

St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham

NE46 2DD

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 2DD
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: stjosephshexham.bwcet.com
Telephone: 01434605124

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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