St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham
School Name: St Mary's Catholic First School, Hexham Address: Hencotes Town/City: Hexham County: Northumberland Postcode: NE46 2EE Telephone Number: 01434 603791 Website: stmaryshexham.bwcet.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-9) 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
Executive Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Oakes
Capacity: 150
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 81 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 54% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.7%
URN: 148261
DfE Number: 929/3840
UKPRN: 10087146
UPRN: 100110806863
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Northumberland (E06000057)
Constituency: Hexham (E14001285)
Electoral Ward: Hexham East (E05016115)
Diocese: RC08(Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)
Easting & Northing: 393323E, 563874N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 12.28" N 2° 6' 20.46" W
Plus Code: 9C6VXVCV+2P
DfE Record: View record
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- Rachel Baird - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
- Mrs Anne Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 December 2028.
- Alison Hagon - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 January 2028.
- Father Paul Kilduff - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
- Shirla Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
- Mr John McArdle - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 September 2026.
- Tomas Neeson - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 October 2026.
- Sarah Oakes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Jacqueline Ridley - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 October 2020.
- Mrs Nicola Vaughan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2028.
- Nicola Vaughan - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 December 2028.