Haydon Bridge High School is a secondary foundation school in Hexham, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Haydon Bridge High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.58 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.4, 48% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has 421 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.6%, 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.3%.
After leaving Haydon Bridge High School, student destinations include 30% going on to university and 18% entering apprenticeships.
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Haydon Bridge High School has a Progress 8 score of -0.58, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
48% of students at Haydon Bridge High School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Haydon Bridge High School achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Haydon Bridge High School has an overall absence rate of 12.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Haydon Bridge High School is 9.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Haydon Bridge High School has 421 pupils on roll.
26% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Haydon Bridge High School, 30% go on to university and 18% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Haydon Bridge High School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Haydon Bridge High School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Haydon Bridge High School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
4/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
0/mo
0% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 2.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 4.5
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Railway station
0.2km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Parent View
Would Recommend
92%
Child is Happy
71%
Child Feels Safe
63%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.