Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8WF · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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51st of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 — 3.9/10 against 206 of them, against 2.2/10 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 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hardwick Green Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 286 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Overview
Hardwick Green Primary Academy is described as a school with "care and support at the heart of all it does," where pupils enjoy a "calm and positive" environment. However, the report states that "some aspects of the quality of education need to improve" due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery, which hinder academic progress, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "nurturing environment" with "clear routines that help pupils feel safe and ready to learn."
- The early years provision is a strength, offering a "stimulating environment" that effectively develops early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
- Staff show "genuine care" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing tailored support through 'SEND pods'.
- Behaviour is "calm and positive," with staff managing it consistently and pupils displaying respect and engagement.
- Personal development is prioritised, with programmes helping pupils manage emotions and build resilience.
Areas to improve
- Staff must implement the curriculum more consistently to enable pupils to "build their knowledge over time" and develop core skills.
- The school needs to develop a system to accurately identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge and adapt teaching accordingly, as current methods are too slow.
- Leaders should strengthen the "oversight and strategic evaluation" of curriculum development to ensure improvement actions have a positive impact.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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
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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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