St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS24 0DX · Hartlepool · primary school
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7th 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 — 8.5/10 against 1,673 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 62% | 4.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 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%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 151 pupils against a stated capacity of 200. 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 specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Overview
Pupils are “proud to be a part of St Bega’s Catholic Primary School,” displaying polite and respectful behaviour in a caring atmosphere. The school has established stability under new leadership, with an “ambitious” curriculum that supports strong academic outcomes and effective provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, respectful and friendly,” contributing actively to school life and developing a strong sense of citizenship.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with most pupils attending “regularly and on time.”
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced,” leading to a “marked improvement in pupils’ outcomes in national tests.”
- SEND pupils receive “timely and effective support,” enabling them to access the curriculum and achieve well.
- Children in the early years make a “strong start,” becoming “happy, independent and confident” readers.
Areas to improve
- The key stage 2 reading curriculum is “not consistently effective,” meaning some older pupils do not secure their reading skills well enough.
- Assessment information is not always used well enough to adapt the curriculum, resulting in work that does not “precisely match the learning they need to build based on their prior knowledge.”
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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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