St Helen's Primary School
Hartlepool, TS24 0HG · Hartlepool · primary school
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5th 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 — 9.5/10 against 1,037 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Helen's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% 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 (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book and biscuit club, Games Club, Craft Club, Just Dance, Cookery Club, and a multi-skills club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 374. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Helen's Primary School
Overview
St Helen’s Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “nurturing and welcoming” environment where pupils are “proud to attend” and feel safe. Leaders and staff share “high expectations for all pupils,” which are realised through an “ambitious curriculum” and a supportive wider offer.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” with careful planning to prepare pupils for their next steps, including specific transitions in mathematics.
- Pupils “achieve well in school,” with success reflected in published outcomes and a strong start to reading and writing in the early years.
- Staff are “skilful in identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)” and support them effectively using a range of resources.
- Behaviour is excellent, with clear routines and pupils acting as “strong role models to each other.”
- Leaders and trust governors “work effectively to improve the school,” providing staff with “effective professional development.”
Areas to improve
- Some SEND support plans have targets that are “too broad,” meaning some pupils are “not effectively supported in their learning as they could be.” The school should strengthen staff expertise to ensure consistent support.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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