Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy, Stockton-on-Tees
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Stockton-on-Tees, part of The Laidlaw Schools Trust. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 43 schools in Stockton-on-Tees with published results, and 749th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to County Durham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy in detail
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very pleased to welcome you to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy. We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' nursery and primary school situated in the heart of the historic town of Sedgefield, County Durham. We provide a stimulating and exciting educational experience for 3-11 year olds. Sedgefield Hardwick is a learning community which evolves and changes."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 97% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy are Sedgefield Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Fishburn Primary School (1.8 miles, 91% reading, 55% maths); St Michael's Church of England Primary School (2 miles, 81% reading, 81% maths); and St William's Catholic Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 70% maths).
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Sedgefield Primary SchoolFishburn Primary SchoolSt Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolSt William's Catholic Primary School
The trust
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is one of 11 schools run by The Laidlaw Schools Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 98% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 83% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (83%).
Who goes there
13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 75 pupils (29.3%) received SEN support and 11 (4.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Salters Lane-Woodland Mews (sw-bound), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 37 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School (URN 114161), it was rated Outstanding in November 2017.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is aspirational for all pupils. Pupils' individual contributions to the school community are valued and celebrated. The curriculum is ambitious. The school's ethos, of 'Instil, Inspire, Innovate' is clear to see. This is reflected in pupils' enthusiasm for learning and their positive attitudes towards school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
Staff know their school community extremely well. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are included in all aspects of school life. Staff are committed to pupils' inclusion and achievement. Pupils with SEND achieve the best possible outcomes. They benefit from the bespoke support provided to them.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Pupils benefit from the broad, well-sequenced curriculum. The school is continuously refining staff's subject-specific expertise. Pupils benefit from clear explanations of important concepts. These are revisited often. This helps pupils remember their learning over time. Pupils confidently discuss their learning, engaging in meaningful conversations and debates.
The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. Pupils benefit from engaging lessons that help them develop detailed knowledge across subjects. The school provides regular opportunities for pupils to apply their learning to real-life and current events. This excites pupils. Technology is used skilfully to add variety and high-quality interactions to pupils' learning experience. This also helps pupils independently check their understanding throughout lessons. Pupils with additional needs benefit from tailored interventions, ensuring they access the same rich curriculum as their peers. Pupils achieve exceptionally well from their starting points.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
13.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 97% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 84% to 90% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
8
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
Sedgefield Hardwick Returns to O2 City Hall for Celebration of Music
11 Jun 2026
Year 6 Pupils Take Part in Third Annual Trust Debate Day at Newcastle Civic Centre
8 Jun 2026
Young Voices Take Centre Stage at Cross-Trust Poetry Celebration
3 Jun 2026
Sedgefield Hardwick Celebrates World Book Day
10 Mar 2026
Extraordinary Us Concert Celebrates the Joy of Music at Newcastle's O2 City Hall
8 Jul 2025
LST Pupils Return to Newcastle Civic Centre for Spirited Debate Day
21 May 2025
From Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy.
- Sedgefield Out Of School Fun Club810m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is in County Durham; for families living there:
- County Durham's school travel policy: School transport policies and strategies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school travel
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stockton-on-Tees
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stockton-on-Tees
Across County Durham council
Places available
6,581
Applications
4,409
Got 1st preference
97.3%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
33.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
256
Total Pupils
130
Boys
126
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
25.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,675
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,070
Per pupil
£1203k
Total funding
£45k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.5%
Overall absence
6.5%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 97% did so in maths.
What is Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in September 2022. Before that, as Sedgefield Hardwick Primary School (URN 114161), it was rated Outstanding in November 2017.
What is the catchment area for Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is oversubscribed, County Durham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Classes at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy average 32 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy has around 256 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
3.5% of sessions were missed at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy in 2024/25. 6.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Apply through County Durham's coordinated admissions process, naming Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy: Sedgefield Out Of School Fun Club (810m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is at Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)