Which is the best primary school in Hartlepool?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School ranks first of 30 ranked primary schools in Hartlepool, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Hartlepool ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Hartlepool?

30 primary schools in Hartlepool published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Hartlepool, ranked

The 30 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School
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40%

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100%

expected standard
2
Greatham CofE Primary School
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14%

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100%

expected standard
3
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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18%

higher standard

86%

expected standard
4
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
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23%

higher standard

85%

expected standard
5
St Helen's Primary School
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13%

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81%

expected standard
6
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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16%

higher standard

77%

expected standard
7
Eldon Grove Academy
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16%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
8
Fens Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
9
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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3%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
10
Rift House Primary School
Community school

14%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
11
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
12
Stranton Primary School
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11%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
13
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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6%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
14
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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18%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
15
Brougham Primary School
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7%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
16
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
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0%

higher standard

70%

expected standard
17
Hart Primary School
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11%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
18
Kingsley Primary School
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7%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
19
Barnard Grove Primary School
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9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
20
Eskdale Academy
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8%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
21
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
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7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
22
Grange Primary School
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11%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
23
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
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9%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
24
Throston Primary School
Community school

2%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
25
Rossmere Academy
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5%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
26
Blackhall Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
27
West Park Primary School
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7%

higher standard

51%

expected standard
28
West View Primary School
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0%

higher standard

49%

expected standard
29
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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4%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
30
Hesleden Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

42%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Hartlepool?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School ranks first of 30 ranked primary schools in Hartlepool, with 100% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Hartlepool ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Hartlepool?: 30 primary schools in Hartlepool published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.