Hesleden Primary School

Hartlepool, TS27 4PT · County Durham · primary school

Ofsted: Requires improvement · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedRequires improvement
Pupils85
FSM24.7%
KS2 expected42%

Catchment / designated area

Priority is by nearest-school distance (GIS-measured shortest walking route); one source notes 'no catchment areas for some places' — no county-wide catchment map mechanism found, unlike neighbouring LAs.

Source: County Durham admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-04-18)

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Inadequate

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official County Durham admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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