Barnard Grove Primary School
Hartlepool, TS24 9SD · Hartlepool · primary school
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16th of 27 primary schools in Hartlepool we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 2,068 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Barnard Grove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, above the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 309 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or sports are scheduled for the next term? How does the school manage the transition for new arrivals given the current pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Barnard Grove Primary School
Overview
Barnard Grove Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are described as proud, happy, and valued, thriving in a community where staff and families share a strong sense of belonging. The school continues to deliver high-quality education with clear expectations for behaviour and citizenship.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well, with phonics and mathematics taught effectively; even young children regularly apply mathematical learning to real-life scenarios.
- The curriculum is ambitious, ensuring pupils learn about their local community, such as the River Tees, alongside wider global issues like the civil rights movement.
- Staff introduce new content clearly, using precise explanations and modelling to address misconceptions, fostering confident learners who are keen to share ideas.
- The school fosters a kind and inclusive environment where bullying is taken seriously, and older pupils actively support younger children.
- Attendance is strong, supported by initiatives like a walking bus and close work with families to remove barriers to school participation.
Areas to improve
- The school should continue to develop the curriculum in foundation subjects to ensure pupils in mixed-age classes can securely build on prior knowledge without missing foundational elements.
- Further training for staff is required to better support pupils with increasingly complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they regularly access the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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