The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Dawn Simpson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hartside, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hartside Primary Academy?
Hartside Primary Academy currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hartside Primary Academy take?
Hartside Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hartside Primary Academy?
Hartside Primary Academy is in Crook, DL15 9NN, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hartside Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hartside Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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