Stranton Primary School, Hartlepool

In its own words: "Stranton Primary School takes a truly holistic approach to supporting all our pupils. We are a community where children's rights are at the heart of our school; they are learned, taught, respected, protected and promoted. At Stranton Primary School, we believe 'Only the best is good enough!"

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include eco club and cheerleading.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Stranton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 76% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Hartlepool and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 85% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 31 families put Stranton Primary School as their first choice and 93 named it as one of their preferences, for 31 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 Stranton Primary School are Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School (0.3 miles, 100% reading, 80% maths); St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool (0.4 miles, 80% reading, 78% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); and St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 76% reading, 78% maths).

Stranton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Stranton Primary School is one of 5 schools run by Eden Academy Trust Limited, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 121 pupils (33%) received SEN support and 8 (2.2%) 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.

Stranton Primary School had 23 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 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 1060 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Methodist Church (b), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stranton Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 768 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.

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

The secondary schools closest to Stranton Primary School are English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College (0.9 miles), Dyke House Sports and Technology College (1.3 miles), High Tunstall College of Science (1.5 miles) and Manor Community Academy (1.8 miles).