The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 101
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 29.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs L Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | 30 June 2010
Full inspection
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlackhall Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall
Primary · 1.9km away
Open Air Education
Independent · 1.9km away
Dene House Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Dene Community School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Dene Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Hutton Henry CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Shotton Hall School
Secondary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hesleden Primary School?
Hesleden Primary School currently has 101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hesleden Primary School take?
Hesleden Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hesleden Primary School?
Hesleden Primary School is in Hartlepool, TS27 4PT, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hesleden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hesleden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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