Rift House Primary School
Hartlepool, TS25 4JY · Hartlepool · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.2/10 against 382 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rift House Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 275. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or arts projects are scheduled for the next term?
What Ofsted said about Rift House Primary School
Overview
Rift House Primary School is described as a “very inclusive” institution where relationships are “warm and positive” and pupils feel safe. The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum that supports all learners, including those with special educational needs, within a culture of “continuous reflection” and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Leaders have cultivated a supportive environment where staff feel valued, describing the school as a “family”.
- The curriculum is well-established, enabling pupils to build knowledge, skills, and vocabulary over time through “practical experiences and educational visits”.
- Reading is central to learning, with staff effectively teaching phonics and ensuring pupils develop the confidence to “read for pleasure”.
- Staff are highly committed to professional development, with recent training rapidly strengthening subject expertise, particularly in computing.
- Pupils are well-prepared for their next steps, with older pupils talking “confidently” about their career ambitions.
Areas to improve
- Checks of pupils’ knowledge at the end of study units are less effective in some subjects; the school must ensure these are used effectively across the entire curriculum.
- The early years curriculum delivery does not consistently meet the needs of all children, particularly those with “more-complex SEND”, requiring a review to support good progress for all.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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