Cambian Hartlepool School, Hartlepool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at creating a supportive environment where pupils with emotional and social difficulties can thrive. Staff build strong relationships with pupils and use creative approaches - including the school's therapeutic dog - to help them regulate behaviour and manage their mental health. The tailored curriculum and small class sizes mean each pupil receives personalised learning matched to their individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Creates a warm, caring environment where pupils feel safe and trusted by staff
- Uses small class sizes and personalised support to help pupils learn effectively
- Offers ambitious, tailored curriculum that is frequently adapted to meet individual pupil needs
- Provides vocational experiences like construction to help pupils explore potential careers
- Supports pupils' reading progress through targeted phonics teaching and well-matched books
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects need refinement and full embedding to ensure pupils develop secure knowledge and skills over time
- Attendance strategy is at an early stage and not yet reaching all pupils effectively
- Some pupils continue to miss vital learning due to low attendance
Safeguarding
The school's safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff trained to support pupils' wellbeing and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits (including London to learn about democracy), voluntary community work (litter picking, painting walls), charity work at Hartlepool football ground, food technology lessons exploring world cultures, discussions and debates
Cambian Hartlepool School is a calm, orderly special school for pupils aged 10-18 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school received a Good rating overall, with pupils feeling happy, cared for, and supported by staff.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Over capacity
18 pupils
18 capacity
0 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hartlepool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hartlepool
Admissions Demand - Hartlepool
Places available
1,207
Applications
1,107
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
98.2%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Cambian Hartlepool School
Golden Flatts Primary School
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rossmere Academy
Stranton Primary School
Fens Primary School
Kingsley Primary School
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
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