Eldon Grove Academy is a primary school in Hartlepool, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Eldon Grove Academy currently has around 495 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.9% boys and 52.1% girls. Around 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).
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.
| Address: | Eldon Grove, Hartlepool, TS26 9LY |
| Website: | www.eldongroveacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01429273895 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hartlepool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christian Park |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139851 |
Ofsted inspection date: 30/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 525 |
| Number of Pupils: | 495 |
| Number of Boys: | 237 |
| Number of Girls: | 258 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.90% | 445 |
| African | 1.80% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.20% | 6 |
| Other White | 1.20% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantully County Nursery School Westbourne Road , TS25 5RB | - not rated | 624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldon Grove Primary School Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Grove Academy Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stranton Primary School Southburn Terrace , TS25 1SQ | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stranton Primary School Southburn Terrace , TS25 1SQ | 4out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lynnfield Primary School Grosvenor Street , TS26 8RL | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 849 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road , West Park TS26 0LQ | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College) Catcote Road , TS25 4BY | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool Sixth Form College Brinkburn , Blakelock Road TS25 5PF | - not rated | 421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Centre C/O Burn Valley Centre , Elwick Road TS26 9NP | - not rated | 141 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.