West View Primary School
Hartlepool, TS24 9BP · Hartlepool · primary school
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26th 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 — 2.4/10 against 259 of them, against 1.5/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
West View Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 460 pupils against a stated capacity of 464. 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
With 49.0% meeting expected standards, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are falling behind in literacy? How does the school ensure that the 0.0% achieving the higher standard reflects a fair assessment of pupil potential? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil preparing for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about West View Primary School
Overview
West View Primary School is described as a ‘happy school’ where pupils feel safe and are keen to succeed. Leaders have successfully adapted the curriculum to address learning gaps following the pandemic, particularly in reading, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘like school’ and feel secure, knowing ‘who to talk to if they have concerns’.
- A new phonics approach and ‘regular catch-up sessions’ have helped pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Staff provide ‘effective pastoral support’, with a ‘homely and natural vibe’ that helps manage pupil anxiety.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics and art ensures pupils ‘connect learning through key ideas’ and build knowledge step by step.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘clear and focused’, with full parental involvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure ‘absolute clarity’ for teachers regarding essential knowledge in science, geography, and the early years, as it is currently not identified clearly enough.
- Teachers need to provide more opportunities for pupils to ‘practise and apply their knowledge’ to embed learning into long-term memory in some subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders ensuring all adults receive regular training and are ‘vigilant in recording and following up all concerns about pupils’ safety’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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
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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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