Stranton Primary School
Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ · Hartlepool · primary school
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4th 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 — 8.8/10 against 499 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stranton 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%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Ecology Club and visit the Teesmouth Field Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 367 pupils against a stated capacity of 365. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How is the Ecology Club integrated into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Stranton Primary School
Overview
Stranton Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a setting where ‘high ambitions for all pupils’ drive exceptional outcomes. The report describes a ‘highly inclusive school’ where the vision that ‘Only the best is good enough’ ensures every child receives the ‘best possible start in life’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-planned and sequenced’, using ‘road maps’ to help pupils understand their learning journey and build ‘deep connections in their learning’.
- Staff are ‘subject experts’ who provide ‘exceptional support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make ‘rapid progress’.
- Reading is a clear priority, with a ‘well-embedded phonics programme’ ensuring pupils become ‘fluent readers’ who ‘enjoy reading’.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, with pupils showing respect and benefiting from ‘warm conversations’ with teachers when support is needed.
- The ‘high-quality personal development programme’ prepares children for ‘life in modern Britain’ through purposeful opportunities and a strong focus on diversity and safety.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 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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