Welcome to Queen Elizabeth High School
Queen Elizabeth High School has been at the heart of Hexham and the surrounding communities for more than 400 years. Throughout that time, generations of young people have come here to learn, grow and prepare for their next steps in life. It is a school with a proud history, but one that is always looking forward.
Our ethos of Respect, Engage and Aspire sits at the centre of everything we do. These values shape our culture, our expectations and the opportunities we provide for students. They reflect what we want our young people to develop during their time with us and the kind of community we want QEHS to be.
We want students to respect themselves, each other and the world around them. We want them to engage fully in their learning, discover new interests and make the most of the opportunities available to them. Above all, we want them to aspire: to believe in themselves, to work hard, to be ambitious and to achieve more than they ever thought possible.
QEHS is proud to be a community school. The relationships between students, staff, families and the wider community are one of our greatest strengths. There is a strong sense of belonging here and a shared commitment to helping every young person succeed. We know that children achieve their best when they feel supported, valued and known, and when school and home work together.
Academic success matters, and we have high expectations for every student. However, education is about much more than qualifications alone. We want young people to leave QEHS with confidence, character and a sense of purpose. We want them to develop the knowledge, skills and values that will help them thrive in an ever changing world and make a positive contribution to their communities.
QEHS has a long tradition of nurturing talented, thoughtful and compassionate young people. We are ambitious for every student and committed to providing an education that opens doors, broadens horizons and creates opportunities.
Whether you are already part of our community or thinking about joining us, I hope this website gives you a sense of what makes Queen Elizabeth High School such a special place.