Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a primary school in Hartlepool for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 41 schools in Hartlepool. It ranks 7th of 30 primary schools in Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 November 2023
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary is a school where everyone is respected. The school's Christian values are at its heart. Around school, pupils work and collaborate in a calm and purposeful way. Pupils are proud of their school. The new leadership team is working successfully together. Leaders have high aspirations for what all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. The school has high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils respond well to these expectations. Pupils' behaviour is good. They are well-mannered and courteous, both in class and around school. Pupils are happy and well cared for. Bullying is rare. Pupils know they have supportive friends and caring adults whom they can trust should they have any concerns. This makes the school a safe and enjoyable place to be. The school has an ambitious curriculum, which begins in the early years. Pupils benefit from a wide range of visits and experiences. These experiences support pupils' learning and further develop their interests. External visitors are welcomed into school to address issues faced by pupils, such as staying safe by water. Pupils appreciate the variety of clubs available to them outside of the curriculum, including sports, pottery, drama and musical opportunities.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always delivered as the school intends. This means that some pupils do not have sufficient opportunities or guidance to build on prior learning. This slows pupils' learning. The school should ensure that it provides training so that all staff have the confidence and expertise to support pupils' learning effectively.
- The SEND provision does not always meet pupils' needs. There are sometimes delays in identifying pupils with SEND. Some support plans do not align with identified needs and some staff struggle to adapt lessons successfully. This means that some pupils with SEND do not receive the support they need to achieve as well as they could. The school should review its current processes and provide specific training for staff so that they can successfully identify and meet the needs of all pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
336 pupils on roll, with places for 439
Schools near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesmond Gardens Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Lynnfield Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Throston Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 58% met the expected standard |
| Brougham Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Eldon Grove Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP HOGARTH CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amanda Palmer
- Phone
- 01429272684
- Address
- Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- URN
- 148279
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.