The short version
Below-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 47.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Leonard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Primary · 400m away
Horden Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Yohden Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hesleden Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Cotsford Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Dene Community School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blackhall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blackhall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackhall Primary School?
Blackhall Primary School currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackhall Primary School take?
Blackhall Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blackhall Primary School?
Blackhall Primary School is in Hartlepool, TS27 4NA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackhall Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blackhall Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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