The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Hardy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9PA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Hild's Church of England School
Secondary · Very close
Barnard Grove Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Catcote Futures
Special school · 1.2km away
Springwell School
Special school · 1.5km away
Throston Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · 2.1km away
Brougham Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool's Ofsted rating?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool take?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool?
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is in Hartlepool, TS24 9PA, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool have a sixth form?
No, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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