The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 54% 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 433
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 54.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Trust
- EXTOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Reed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 3JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRossmere Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · Very close
Manor College of Technology
Secondary · 606m away
Manor Community Academy
Secondary · 606m away
Brierton Community School (A Specialist Sports College)
Secondary · 702m away
The Horizon School, Hartlepool
Pupil referral unit · 702m away
Grange Primary School
Primary · 717m away
Eskdale Academy
Primary · 719m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Rossmere Academy?
Rossmere Academy currently has 433 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rossmere Academy take?
Rossmere Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rossmere Academy?
Rossmere Academy is in Hartlepool, TS25 3JL, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rossmere Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rossmere Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.