Schools in Hartlepool
43 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (5)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Academy sponsor led | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Manor Community Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Hild's Church of England School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| High Tunstall College of Science Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (30)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greatham CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Strong standard (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Stranton Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eldon Grove Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eskdale Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Fens Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hart Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lynnfield Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rift House Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Throston Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West Park Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| West View Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Golden Flatts Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Barnard Grove Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brougham Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clavering Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grange Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Kingsley Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rossmere Academy Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Helen's Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horizon School, Hartlepool Pupil referral unit | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Cambian Hartlepool School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 10–18 | — |
| Catcote Academy Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 11–19 | — |
| Catcote Futures Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 19–24 | — |
| Hartlepool College of Further Education Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Hartlepool Free School Free schools special | No Ofsted rating | 5–19 | — |
| Springwell School Academy special converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | — |
| Wrenfield Learning Centre Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.