Throston Primary School
Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ · Hartlepool · primary school
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27th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 2,785 of them, against 3.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Throston Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 472 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Throston Primary School
Overview
Throston Primary School is judged to be fulfilling the "Expected standard" across all inspection categories. The report describes a "safe, caring and ambitious community" where leaders prioritise pupil wellbeing and inclusion. While attendance is high and behaviour is respectful, the report notes that Key Stage 2 outcomes fell in 2025, with few pupils reaching higher standards in writing.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above national figures" and leaders act quickly to support absent pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is "calm and respectful," with pupils showing kindness and understanding the difference between bullying and disagreements.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of the school’s work," with well-trained staff providing "planned and thoughtful help" for pupils with additional needs.
- The early years provision is "organised and inviting," helping children feel "safe, settled and ready to learn."
- Staff morale is high, and leaders model "care, compassion and respect," creating a "warm and welcoming ethos."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff make "suitable adjustments to planned learning when appropriate" to better meet pupils' needs, as some opportunities to support learning are currently missed.
- Leaders should ensure the new handwriting approach is "implemented consistently well" so that pupils write fluently.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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