Hesleden Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool, 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.

Hesleden Primary School currently has around 101 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.6% boys and 58.4% girls. Around 29.4% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (100%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT
Website: www.hesleden.durham.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01429836376
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: County Durham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs L Johnson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114143

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 134
Number of Pupils: 101
Number of Boys: 42
Number of Girls: 59

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British100.00%101
Pakistani0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other White0.00%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 (-2.3)
Writing: Average (-0.1)
Maths: Average (-0.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
82%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
9%
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
107.0
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 2,825 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hesleden Primary School
Hesleden , TS27 4PT
2out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Blackhall Primary School
Middle Street , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4NA
3out of 4 1,984 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Coast Road , Blackhall Colliery TS27 4HE
3out of 4 2,077 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 2,077 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Dene House Primary School
Manor Way , SR8 5RL
3out of 4 2,483 yd Academy sponsor led No 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 1,774 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dene Academy
Manor Way , SR8 5RL
3out of 4 2,625 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dene Community School
Manor Way , SR8 5RL
- not rated 2,625 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Shotton Hall School
Waveney Road , SR8 1NX
- not rated 3,123 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Academy at Shotton Hall
Passfield Way , SR8 1AU
4out of 4 3,190 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Open Air Education
Oakerside Lodge , Castle Eden Dene Nnr SR8 1NJ
- not rated 2,129 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Horden Dene View School
Cotsford Park Estate , Horden SR8 4SZ
- not rated 2,608 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.