St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS24 7HT · Hartlepool · primary school
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14th 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 — 7.8/10 against 850 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph'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, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 194. 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 does a typical day look like for a child in the lower key stages? How does the Catholic ethos influence daily routines and community engagement?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Overview
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is described as a place where ‘everyone belongs’ and pupils are ‘happy and safe in this caring environment’. The report highlights a ‘warm and respectful culture’ underpinned by high expectations, with pupils demonstrating pride in their diverse heritage and strong attendance. While the overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and assessment that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘learn to celebrate diversity’ and display ‘great pride’ in their heritage, contributing to a positive school ethos.
- Early years provision is ‘high-quality’, with children leaving the setting ‘well-prepared for Year 1’ through carefully constructed outdoor learning.
- There is a ‘sharp focus on ensuring pupils learn to read’, supported by well-trained staff and a ‘comprehensive catch-up programme’.
- Behaviour is excellent, with ‘instances of poor behaviour’ being ‘very low’ and pupils showing a clear understanding of bullying.
- Staff maintain ‘positive’ relationships with pupils and provide necessary support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff use ‘effective assessment strategies’ consistently to prevent ‘gaps in knowledge or misconceptions’.
- The school needs to ‘sharpen the monitoring systems’ to gain a clear understanding of how the curriculum is implemented across all subjects.
- Leaders should ‘intensify actions to broaden the wider curriculum offer’, as opportunities in art and music are currently ‘limited’.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 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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