The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.0
9.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 156 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 53.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Trust
- NEAT ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · Very close
Barnard Grove Primary School
Primary · 878m away
Catcote Futures
Special school · 1.3km away
Springwell School
Special school · 1.5km away
Throston Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · 2.1km away
Brougham Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Hild's Church of England School a selective school?
No. St Hild's Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Hild's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
St Hild's Church of England School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Hild's Church of England School?
St Hild's Church of England School currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Hild's Church of England School take?
St Hild's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Hild's Church of England School?
St Hild's Church of England School is in Hartlepool, TS24 9PB, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Hild's Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, St Hild's Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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