The Horizon School, Hartlepool, Hartlepool
The Horizon School, Hartlepool is a pru school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Hartlepool. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Horizon School, Hartlepool in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 15 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 33% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college.
Who goes there
84.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (39.6%) received SEN support and 10 (11%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Seaton Carew Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Farmfoods (b), 180 metres away.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
84.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with The Horizon School, Hartlepool
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 14
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle.
3 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 Hartlepool is 11 (the median across 43 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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Hartlepool
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hartlepool
Across Hartlepool council
Places available
1,207
Applications
1,061
Got 1st preference
92.7%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Hartlepool council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(11)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
50.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
48
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,888
Mean salary
2026 data
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Horizon School, Hartlepool
What is The Horizon School, Hartlepool's Ofsted rating?
The Horizon School, Hartlepool's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2023, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The Horizon School, Hartlepool?
No fixed boundary. When The Horizon School, Hartlepool is oversubscribed, Hartlepool allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Horizon School, Hartlepool?
The Horizon School, Hartlepool has around 91 pupils on roll. 85% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Horizon School, Hartlepool?
Apply through Hartlepool's coordinated admissions process, naming The Horizon School, Hartlepool on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Horizon School, Hartlepool?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 14 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on a bicycle. 3 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 Hartlepool is 11 (the median across 43 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Horizon School, Hartlepool?
The Horizon School, Hartlepool is at C.E.T.L, Brierton Lane, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS25 4BY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)