Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jesmond Gardens Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 41 schools in Hartlepool. It ranks 23rd of 30 primary schools in Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 11 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Everyone is welcomed at this warm and nurturing school. Pupils enjoy attending school. They are helped to settle in each morning through the school's 'soft start'. This gives pupils the opportunity to let staff know how they are feeling. It ensures that pupils are ready to learn each day. There are warm relationships between pupils and staff throughout the school. Pupils know who to talk to if they are worried. Pupils trust adults to listen to them. They know that staff will sort out any problems. This makes them feel safe. Pupils' behaviour is very positive. They are kind and respectful towards each other. Pupils say everyone is treated equally. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive any additional help they need to participate in all aspects of school life. The school is ambitious for what all pupils can achieve. A deliberately planned 'Going for Gold' unit introduces pupils to possible future goals. This helps pupils grow in resilience and develop their aspirations. The school provides opportunities for pupils to be involved with clubs and activities beyond the classroom. Pupils talk positively about the clubs that they attend. These include sports, cookery and games. The recent school production of 'Matilda' as part of the drama club helped pupils to grow in confidence as performers.
What the school should improve
- Currently, there is not sufficient emphasis on subject-specific vocabulary in some curriculum areas. This means some pupils do not have a secure understanding of how to discuss and describe their learning accurately. The school should ensure that pupils have more opportunities to regularly use and revisit subject-specific vocabulary, in all curriculum areas, so that they can articulate their subject knowledge precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
355 pupils on roll, with places for 357
Schools near Jesmond Gardens Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Throston Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Lynnfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Brougham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| West View Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Pritchard
- Phone
- 01429274672
- Address
- Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJ
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- URN
- 143215
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.