Haydon Bridge High School — Secondary School in Hexham

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Haydon Bridge High School

Hexham, NE47 6LR

421 Pupils

904 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

31.60% FSM %

214 Boys

207 Girls

About Haydon Bridge High School

Haydon Bridge High School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Hexham and the surrounding area in Northumberland. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North East region.

It has 421 pupils on roll. School capacity: 904. Current headteacher: David Nisbet.

Information on Haydon Bridge High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Foundation school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Northumberland
Region	North East
Administrative District	Northumberland
Parliamentary Constituency	Hexham
Ward	Haydon & Hadrian
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-01-1900
UKPRN	10002946
URN	122328
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Margaret Anderson	Chair of Governors	01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Appointed by LA
Ms Audrey Kingham	Chair of Governors	01/01/2026	31/12/2028	Appointed by LA
Mr Philip Anderson	Governor	10/03/2025	09/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Banks	Governor	10/03/2025	09/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Coats	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Hazel Harris	Governor	23/01/2023	23/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Keyte	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Deborah Kilby	Governor	13/09/2023	12/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Nisbet	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Deborah Reeman	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Sadler	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Mr David Street	Governor	01/01/2026	31/12/2028	Appointed by LA