The Sele First School
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Sele First School
Address: The Sele
Town/City: Hexham
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE46 3QZ
Telephone Number: 01434 602808
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Stephanie Milburn
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 390 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.2%

Location and administration

URN: 122242
DfE Number: 929/2299
UKPRN: 10078829
UPRN: 100110725843
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Hexham North (E05016116)

Easting & Northing: 393281E, 564217N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 23.38" N 2° 6' 22.86" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXVFV+7F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham (0.3km)
  2. Hexham Middle School (0.6km)
  3. Queen Elizabeth High School (0.8km)
  4. St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (0.8km)
  5. Hexham First School (1.3km)
  6. Hexham Priory School (1.3km)
  7. Acomb First School (2.4km)
  8. Beaufront First School (3.3km)
  9. Cambian Dilston College (4.3km)
Governors

  • Mr John Chilton - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2027.
  • Mrs Julie Hamilton - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 April 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Hepples - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2029.
  • Dr Katherine Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Mr Chris Jones - Governor. Appointed on 29 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jessica Maitra - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Stephanie Milburn - Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 28 April 2035.
  • Mrs Clare Mwande - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mrs Katie O'brien - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 13 May 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 May 2027.
  • Mrs Stephanie Paisley - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.
  • Ms Brooke Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2002 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 March 2027.
  • Mrs Katy Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Rachel Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2029.