Highfield Middle School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Highfield Middle School
Address: Highfield Lane
Town/City: Prudhoe
County: Northumberland
Postcode: NE42 6EY
Telephone Number: 01661 833922
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2019
Trust: Cheviot Learning Trust
Sponsor: Cheviot Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Oades
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 365 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 76% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 31%

Location and administration

URN: 146871
DfE Number: 929/4198
UKPRN: 10084162
UPRN: 100110764598
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Prudhoe West & Mickley (E05016140)

Easting & Northing: 409273E, 562569N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 57' 29.93" N 1° 51' 23.68" W
Plus Code: 9C6WX45V+89

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jane Beasley - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 September 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lynsey Briddock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Hargreaves - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 October 2027.
  • Mr Colin Harwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lynn Liss - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 10 November 2029.
  • Mrs Donna Ridley - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2029.