Blackhall Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Blackhall Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 20th of 30 primary schools in Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2023, report published 24 May 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths53%

53%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

310 pupils on roll, with places for 360

Eligible for free school meals41.9%

41.9%, 15.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.9%

3.9%, 17.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.8%

24.8%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Blackhall Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Blackhall	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	85% met the expected standard
Yohden Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Hesleden Primary School	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	42% met the expected standard
Cotsford Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	53% met the expected standard
Dene House Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	59% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Leonard
Phone: 01915864049
Website: blackhallcolliery.durham.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Middle Street, Blackhall Colliery, Hartlepool, TS27 4NA
Local authority: County Durham
URN: 114201

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.