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 open primary schools. Of the 30 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (10%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 97% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hartlepool follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

30
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
10%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
69%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hartlepool?
There are 30 open primary schools in Hartlepool (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 30 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Hartlepool?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Hartlepool is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hartlepool?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hartlepool?
Primary and secondary applications in Hartlepool are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hartlepool council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.