Located in Hartlepool, St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a primary school, 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 has a roman catholic religious character.

St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool currently has around 159 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 41.5% boys and 58.5% girls. Around 43.4% 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 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.7%).

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

School Information

Address: Thorpe Street, Hartlepool, TS24 0DX
Website: http://www.stbegas.bhcet.org.uk
Telephone: 01429267768
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hartlepool
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Elizabeth Duffield
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 148280

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 07/05/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 200
Number of Pupils: 159
Number of Boys: 66
Number of Girls: 93

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 18.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.70%149
African1.90%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%2
White and Black African1.30%2
Other Asian1.30%2
Other Mixed0.60%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%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 (0.5)
Writing: Well Below Average (-4.7)
Maths: Average (1.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
35%
Town average
66%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
104.9
Local authority average
104.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
102.0
Town average
104.0
Local authority average
104.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Thorpe Street , TS24 0DX
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Bega's RC Primary School
Thorpe Street , TS24 0DX
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Helen's Primary School
Durham Street , TS24 0HG
- not rated 614 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Helen's Primary School
Durham Street , TS24 0HG
3out of 4 614 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Brougham Primary School
Brougham Terrace , TS24 8EY
- not rated 1,903 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ
4out of 4 1,867 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road , TS24 8NQ
- not rated 1,867 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB
2out of 4 2,825 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Hild's Church of England Voluntary Aided School
King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB
- not rated 2,825 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Henry Smith School
King Oswy Drive , West View TS24 9PB
- not rated 2,964 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Stockton Street , TS24 7NT
- not rated 2,581 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Catcote Futures
Warren Road , Oakesway TS24 0RG
- not rated 1,428 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
- not rated 2,957 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
- not rated 2,957 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Springwell School
Wiltshire Way , TS26 0TB
4out of 4 2,957 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.