Rift House 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.
Rift House Primary School currently has around 266 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 69.9% 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 7.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.2%).
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: | Masefield Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4JY |
| Website: | www.rifthouse.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01429275239 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hartlepool |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Turner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 111640 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 275 |
| Number of Pupils: | 266 |
| Number of Boys: | 137 |
| Number of Girls: | 129 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.20% | 256 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 5 |
| African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 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 | 1,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rift House Primary School Masefield Road , TS25 4JY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley Primary School Taybrooke Avenue , TS25 5JR | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Grove Primary School Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Grove Academy Eldon Grove , TS26 9LY | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Owton Manor Primary School Eskdale Road , TS25 4BT | - not rated | 1,350 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 | 410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The English Martyrs School and Sixth Form College Catcote Road , TS25 4HA | - not rated | 410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College) Catcote Road , TS25 4BY | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Community Academy Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor College of Technology Owton Manor Lane , TS25 3PS | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Foundation 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 | 841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartlepool College of Further Education Stockton Street , TS24 7NT | - not rated | 2,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catcote School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandwell School Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | - not rated | 645 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Catcote Academy Catcote Road , TS25 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Horizon School, Hartlepool C.E.T.L , Brierton Lane TS25 4BY | 4out of 4 | 728 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.