The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Head
- Mr Mark Atkinson (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
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Flint Walk, Throston Grange Estate, Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringwell School
Special school · Very close
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Primary · 775m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · 865m away
High Tunstall College of Science
Secondary · 1.2km away
Thornhill School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Hild's Church of England School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · 1.5km away
Lynnfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Throston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Throston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Throston Primary School?
Throston Primary School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Throston Primary School take?
Throston Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Throston Primary School?
Throston Primary School is in Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Throston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Throston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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