Schools across Hartlepool
Local authority · 43 schools across 1 towns
43
30 primary · 5 secondary
14,800
89% capacity used
13
2 outstanding · 11 good
16,600
1,800 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
77.6%
KS2 Maths
76.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
822 spare places
Secondary Schools
1,041 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.2%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
36
2024/25
Absence trend across Hartlepool schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
75%
Plans Issued
122
Assessment Requests
232
Tribunal Cases
13
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
13
Lodged
(1.1%)
12
Heard
3
Successful
(25%)
Primary (infant classes)
12
Lodged
(1.1%)
11
Heard
2
Successful
(18%)
Secondary
30
Lodged
(2.6%)
22
Heard
4
Successful
(18%)
Total
43
Lodged
(1.9%)
34
Heard
7
Successful
(21%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.