Greatham CofE Primary School, Hartlepool

In its own words: "Greatham Church of England Primary School has a distinctive Christian ethos which is at the centre of school life. We provide an inclusive, supportive and caring environment, shaped by Christian values in which children can learn and flourish. We welcome children of all faiths and none."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Greatham, our vision for all children is to reach their full potential within a caring, stimulating environment to enable them to believe in themselves, achieve their goals and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their future. Our school is at the heart of the local community where everyone is valued as an individual."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Greatham CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Hartlepool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 85% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Greatham CofE Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Greatham CofE Primary School are Fens Primary School (1 mile, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); Grange Primary School (1.3 miles, 72% reading, 70% maths); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School (1.5 miles, 62% reading, 53% maths); and Rossmere Academy (1.5 miles, 71% reading, 66% maths).

Greatham CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Greatham CofE Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Melrose Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Greatham CofE Primary School (as of April 2026): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 15 pupils (14%) received SEN support and 8 (7.5%) 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.

Greatham CofE Primary School has a resourced provision (16 places, 10 pupils on roll) and a SEN unit for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, other difficulties or disabilities, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

Greatham CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Seaton Carew Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Road (nw bound), 110 metres away.

Greatham CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.