Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Hartlepool, TS25 1BZ · Hartlepool · primary school
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15th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.6/10 against 3,927 of them, against 5.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join LEXIA, Worship, Cookery, Social, and English Clubs. Sports include football, tennis, cricket, tag rugby, and Zumba, alongside choir. The school offers an outdoor adventurous residential visit and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the outdoor adventurous residential visit? How does the after-school club structure its daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is described as a “calm and welcoming place to learn” where pupils are “happy and settled.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “exceptional” attitudes to learning, with leaders striving to provide a high-quality education. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils’ “behaviour is exemplary” and they show “high levels of focus and determination.”
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children making a “bright start” and receiving strong support for communication and language.
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with “consistent phonics teaching” helping pupils become “confident” and “fluent readers.”
- Mathematics lessons use a “clear structure” that helps pupils remember more, and assessment now matches teaching with “more precision.”
- The school fosters a “strong sense of community,” with pupils feeling “well supported” and having “trusted adults” to talk to.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects, such as art and design, is “not as well embedded,” meaning pupils are not consistently remembering or connecting key knowledge and skills.
- Leaders must ensure planned developments are “consistently well implemented in the classroom” so pupils learn well across all subjects.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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