Harrow Gate Academy is a primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils aged 2 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.
Harrow Gate Academy currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 59.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.2%).
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: | Piper Knowle Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8DE |
| Website: | http://www.harrowgateacademy.org |
| Telephone: | 01642673984 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Galt |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141301 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 215 |
| Number of Girls: | 204 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.20% | 357 |
| African | 4.10% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 9 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrow Gate Primary School Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrow Gate Academy Piper Knowle Road , Hardwick TS19 8DE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and Paul RC Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | - not rated | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | - not rated | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Academy Ragpath Lane , TS19 9AD | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blakeston School - A Community Sports College Junction Road , Norton TS19 9LT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsgarth School Harrowgate Lane , Bishopsgarth TS19 8TF | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Bede RC School Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QH | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Sixth Form College Bishopton Road West , TS19 0QD | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill School and Technology College Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | - not rated | 257 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Academy Ketton Road , Hardwick Estate TS19 8BU | 3out of 4 | 257 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kiora Hall Ragpath Lane , Roseworth TS19 9JS | - not rated | 820 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primrose Hill School Durham Road , TS19 0DZ | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greengates Primary Pupil Support Centre Melton Road , Thornaby TS19 0JD | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.