Kingsley Primary School
Hartlepool, TS25 5JR · Hartlepool · primary school
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17th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 1,402 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Games, Physio, Science, Chess, Dogs Trust, Crucial Crew, Book Swap, and Homework. Sports cover football, netball, basketball, cricket, and table tennis. Arts and music include dance, choir, baking, and theatre trips. Trips visit churches, farms, beaches, museums, and Summerhill. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the various clubs and trips scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Kingsley Primary School
Overview
Kingsley Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a “very welcoming” environment with a “strong sense of community,” where pupils feel safe and enjoy their learning. Leaders have high ambition for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who learn well alongside their peers.
Strengths
- The school fosters a “calm and orderly” atmosphere where pupils behave well and are “very tolerant” of each other’s needs.
- Staff possess “secure subject knowledge” and use systematic reviews to evaluate curriculum areas, considering teacher workload.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide and varied range of extra-curricular activities” and experiences beyond the classroom, such as trips and community events.
- The phonics programme is “well established,” with targeted interventions helping pupils who are not keeping up to catch up with their reading knowledge.
- Leaders and governors hold senior staff to account, and the majority of staff feel “well supported” to manage their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should evaluate and strengthen monitoring systems to ensure all pupils progress well through the curriculum, as some do not yet make expected progress in newly developed areas like spelling and writing.
Safeguarding
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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