[2] Thomas Stackhouse, afterwards an Anglican clergyman and theologian, was headmaster of the school from 1701 to 1704.

The school currently uses one building, split into 4 sections; Causey, Leazes, Fellside and The Hydro.

The new building also incorporates Hexham Middle School, although the students do not mix.

Northumberland LEA currently operates a three-tier system, so QEHS has students aged between 13 and 18.

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