Hemlington Hall Academy
Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJ · Middlesbrough · primary school
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11th of 40 primary schools in Middlesbrough we can score, 41 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 1,464 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hemlington Hall Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 272 pupils against a stated capacity of 385. 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 does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Hemlington Hall Academy
Overview
Hemlington Hall Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils feel valued, safe, and part of a family. The report highlights a "calm and orderly culture" that fosters learning, with particularly strong provision in early years, attendance, behaviour, and support for vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Attendance has improved well, with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs attending "very well indeed".
- Pupils behave very well, showing "consistent kindness" and modelling virtues of fairness; bullying is rare.
- The Nursery provision lays "very secure foundations" with a rich environment and effective language modelling.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of this school," with swift identification of needs and bespoke support for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils engaging in extensive educational visits and learning about safety and community roles.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen their approach to checking the quality of teaching to ensure consistency across all subjects.
- Teachers should more carefully check if pupils have secured new knowledge before asking them to apply it independently.
- Leaders should further embed strategies for handwriting and spelling development to ensure high-quality work across the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed, 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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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