Eskdale Academy
Hartlepool, TS25 4BT · Hartlepool · primary school
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22nd 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 — 7.0/10 against 551 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eskdale Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 297. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific areas did the June 2026 Ofsted inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Eskdale Academy
Overview
Eskdale Academy provides a high-quality education where pupils feel they belong and are well supported. The report highlights exceptional inclusion and strong safeguarding, though attendance remains a significant barrier to learning for some pupils.
Strengths
- Inclusion is a "strong standard," with "thoughtful systems" ensuring pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils make "rapid progress."
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Reading is a "clear strength," with pupils achieving highly from low starting points and becoming "confident and fluent readers."
- Pastoral support is a strength, with staff who "know pupils well" and work closely with families to support wellbeing.
- Behaviour is "consistently positive," with pupils showing "determination, respect and empathy" and bullying being rare.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must secure "sustained reductions in persistent absence" to ensure attendance is at least in line with national averages.
- Leaders should embed recent curriculum and teaching changes to ensure "more pupils achieve highly."
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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