Hart Primary School
Hartlepool, TS27 3AP · Hartlepool · primary school
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13th 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 the 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hart Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join art, dodgeball, netball, street dance, rugby, swimming, and athletics clubs. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Hart Primary School
Overview
Hart Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, maintaining high standards since its previous ‘Outstanding’ judgement. The report highlights a school where pupils are ‘polite, friendly and welcoming’ and feel safe, supported by staff who ‘expect the best from pupils’. Leaders have successfully maintained a focus on improving the curriculum, ensuring that in most subjects, knowledge is built effectively from early years through to Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour and respect for teachers, with incidents of bullying described as ‘rare’.
- The curriculum is ‘well established’ in core subjects such as mathematics, early reading, and English, with teachers checking prior knowledge before introducing new learning.
- Staff use a ‘consistent approach to phonics’, ensuring pupils read with ‘confidence and accuracy’ and receive timely support if struggling.
- Personal development is promoted effectively, with pupils engaging in charity fundraising and community initiatives like visiting local food banks.
- Governors ‘use their knowledge and expertise to support and challenge leaders effectively’, while staff report their workload is ‘well supported’.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects, including history, leaders have not ‘precisely identified the substantive and disciplinary knowledge’ pupils should learn, slowing progress.
- Leaders need to improve communication with parents, as some feel they are not kept informed well enough about their children’s progress or issues raised.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with leaders ensuring staff are trained to identify risks and act quickly to secure support for pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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