St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool, TS24 9PB · Hartlepool · secondary school
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5th of 5 secondary schools in Hartlepool we can score. 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 — 1.1/10 against 296 of them, against 0.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 25.8 · 9 | 30% | 0.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.2 · 1 | 25% | 0.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.1 · 7 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Hild's Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 581 pupils against a stated capacity of 991. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How does the school ensure consistent progress for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about St Hild's Church of England School
Overview
The report describes a school where staff have "high expectations for pupils’ behaviour," contributing to a "purposeful atmosphere." Leaders are actively refining the curriculum and systems to address previously "weak external examination outcomes," with positive changes beginning to show impact. The school fosters an "outward-looking mindset," drawing on external expertise to support staff and improve the curriculum offer.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe in school," with staff who "listen to pupils" and support them well when they have worries.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," including life skills such as cooking, and features a "well-stocked library" that encourages reading for pleasure.
- "Well-structured lessons" are the norm, with clear routines that help pupils understand their roles and create a "positive climate for learning."
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn and socialise with their peers well," supported by staff using individual need information.
- The school provides "strong career guidance," helping pupils identify qualifications for their chosen future careers.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must be supported to "embed these positive changes" in the curriculum, with rigorous monitoring to ensure pupils achieve "ambitious outcomes."
- The school should continue to support teachers in gaining "specialist knowledge" needed to teach the curriculum consistently well, particularly in subjects where recruitment has been difficult.
- Targets for a small proportion of pupils with SEND lack the "precise detail needed" to help them access the curriculum and make rapid progress.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.8 |
| 2024/25 | 34.0 |
| 2025/26 | 36.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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