Eskdale Academy is a primary school in Hartlepool, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
Eskdale Academy currently has around 189 pupils on roll, which is about 64% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.3% boys and 40.7% girls. Around 66.3% 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 8.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.2%).
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: | Eskdale Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4BT |
| Website: | www.eskdaleacademy.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01429272255 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hartlepool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Anthony Emms |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139584 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/04/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 297 |
| Number of Pupils: | 189 |
| Number of Boys: | 112 |
| Number of Girls: | 77 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.20% | 178 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 2,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owton Manor Primary School Eskdale Road , TS25 4BT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eskdale Academy Eskdale Road , TS25 4BT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Owton Manor Road , TS25 3PU | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant School Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PU | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PU | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor College of Technology Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | - not rated | 621 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College) Catcote Road , TS25 4BY | - not rated | 736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 2,103 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horizon School, Hartlepool C.E.T.L , Brierton Lane TS25 4BY | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,994 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.