St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham
School Name: St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham Address: Highford Lane Town/City: Hexham County: Northumberland Postcode: NE46 2DD Telephone Number: 01434 605124 Website: stjosephshexham.bwcet.com
Phase: Middle deemed secondary (ages 9-13) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2020 Trust: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust Sponsor: Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Oakes
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 168 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 47% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19%
URN: 148260
DfE Number: 929/4654
UKPRN: 10087145
UPRN: 200000919065
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Hexham West (E05016117)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)
Easting & Northing: 392582E, 563739N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 7.88" N 2° 7' 2.12" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXV9M+G3
DfE Record: View record
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- Kate Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
- Anne Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
- Dr Sam Gali - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
- Mick Jonas - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 April 2029.
- Father Paul Kilduff - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
- Emilia Mark - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 September 2026.
- John McArdle - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
- Mrs Sarah Oakes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Jacqueline Ridley - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2020. Term runs until 10 June 2026.
- Wendy Ross - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2026.
- Mrs Wendy Ross - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 June 2026.
- Patricia Wager - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
- Nick Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 September 2026.