Eldon Grove Academy, Hartlepool

In its own words: "Our ethos is characterised by a culture of positive attitude, high expectation and aspiration. These are related to the whole learning community, pupils and staff."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to be more than just a school - we are a community. At Eldon Grove Academy, we recognise and develop the potential of every child, empowering them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to play a positive role in society as responsible citizens. We believe that every child can succeed."

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Eldon Grove Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Hartlepool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 73% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 67 families put Eldon Grove Academy as their first choice and 119 named it as one of their preferences, for 68 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Eldon Grove Academy are Stranton Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 78% reading, 76% maths); Lynnfield Primary School (0.6 miles); Kingsley Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); and St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool (0.6 miles, 80% reading, 78% maths).

Eldon Grove Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Eldon Grove Academy is one of 8 schools run by Extol Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

4.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 52 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 3 (0.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Hartlepool Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Eldon Grove Academy (a), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Eldon Grove Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 815 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hartlepool (287), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Eldon Grove Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Eldon Grove Academy are English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College (0.5 miles), High Tunstall College of Science (1 mile), Dyke House Sports and Technology College (1.2 miles) and Manor Community Academy (1.7 miles).