Best Primary Schools in Hartlepool 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 30 schools across Hartlepool. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hartlepool has 30 primary schools, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 26 rated Good — 97% of primary schools in Hartlepool are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Hartlepool follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

30
Total schools
3
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
69%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
🥈 St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Greatham CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
4. Stranton Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
5. St Helen's Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
6. Clavering Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Lynnfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary
 Good 79 View school
9. Fens Primary School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
10. Eldon Grove Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
11. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
12. Rift House Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
13. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary
 Good 76 View school
14. St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary
 Good 75 View school
15. Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 75 View school
16. Hart Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
17. Kingsley Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
18. Barnard Grove Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
19. Eskdale Academy
Primary
 Good 71 View school
20. St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hartlepool?
There are 30 primary schools in Hartlepool, of which 3 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hartlepool?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hartlepool is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hartlepool?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hartlepool are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hartlepool council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hartlepool?
10% of primary schools in Hartlepool are rated Outstanding and 87% are rated Good. 81.4% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.