Hart Primary School, Hartlepool

From the headteacher's welcome: "Having worked in primary schools in Hartlepool for over two decades, I am honoured to serve as Headteacher of Hart Primary . At Hart Primary, we place children at the heart of everything we do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, athletics, swimming, dance, choir, STEM and art.

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

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Hart Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Hartlepool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Hart Primary School as their first choice and 66 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hart Primary School are Clavering Primary School (0.9 miles); Barnard Grove Primary School (1.3 miles, 82% reading, 77% maths); Throston Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool (1.7 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 93% maths).

Hart Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Hart Primary School is one of 12 schools run by Northern Lights Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 85% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

8.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (93%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 8 pupils (7%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hart Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hartlepool Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hart Village Hall (a), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 26 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hartlepool (287).

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