Located in Hartlepool, Blackhall Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Blackhall Primary School currently has around 311 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.6% boys and 43.4% girls. Around 47.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Middle Street, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA
Website: www.blackhallcolliery.durham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01915864049
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: County Durham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Leonard
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114201

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 360
Number of Pupils: 311
Number of Boys: 176
Number of Girls: 135

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.90%292
African1.90%6
Other Black1.00%3
Gypsy/Roma1.00%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%2
Indian0.60%2
Irish0.30%1
Bangladeshi0.30%1
Other White0.30%1
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (1.2)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Above Average (1.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horden Nursery School
Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB
4out of 4 1,554 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE
3out of 4 437 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE
- not rated 437 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Cotsford Infant School
Cotsford Park , Horden SR8 4TB
- not rated 1,583 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Yohden Primary School
Windsor Terrace , Horden SR8 4HP
3out of 4 1,795 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Yohden Hall School
Hesleden Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4LH
- not rated 322 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dene Academy
Manor Way , SR8 5RL
3out of 4 2,095 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dene Community School
Manor Way , SR8 5RL
- not rated 2,095 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Horden Dene View School
Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ
- not rated 1,455 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ
- not rated 3,113 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.