Located in Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Hummersea 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.

Hummersea Primary School currently has around 302 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 45.0% 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 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.4%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Westfield Way, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, TS13 4XD
Website: https://www.hummerseaprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01287641781
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Redcar and Cleveland
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Claire Grainger
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111618

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 300
Number of Pupils: 302
Number of Boys: 152
Number of Girls: 150

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British96.40%291
Unclassified1.70%5
Other Mixed0.70%2
White and Asian0.70%2
White and Black Caribbean0.30%1
African0.30%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other White0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%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: Above Average (2.4)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.6)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
74%
Town average
73%
Local authority average
67%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.9
Local authority average
105.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hummersea Primary School
Westfield Way , Loftus TS13 4XD
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Handale Primary School
West Park Avenue , Loftus TS13 4RL
- not rated 536 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Handale Primary School
West Park Avenue , Loftus TS13 4RL
3out of 4 536 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Harry Dack Infant School
West Park Avenue , Loftus TS13 4RL
- not rated 552 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Loftus Junior School
West Road , Loftus TS13 4RJ
- not rated 584 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rosecroft School
Rosecroft Lane , Loftus TS13 4PZ
- not rated 1,090 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Old Farm School
Old Farm School , Stank House Farm TS12 2TZ
- not rated 2,657 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.