Stranton Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Stranton Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 41 schools in Hartlepool. It ranks 6th of 30 primary schools in Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 January 2024, report published 17 March 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 30 January 2024

The school vision 'Only the best is good enough' runs through every aspect of Stranton Primary School. High ambitions for all pupils, regardless of their individual starting points, mean that pupils thrive in this highly inclusive school. The exceptional quality of education pupils receive means they get the best possible start in life. Expectations of all pupils are very high. Pupils try their best in lessons and around school. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are proud of this. When they need support, pupils say that 'warm conversations' with teachers help them. Pupils say they are happy and safe in school and that bullying does not happen. Inspection evidence confirms this. Relationships between pupils and staff are positive. Pupils show respect for each other. They enjoy taking on roles such as playground leader. Individual responsibilities help to develop pupils' leadership skills and support others. These roles prepare them well for life in modern Britain. Stranton Primary sits at the heart of the community. The school is proud to serve this supportive, diverse and changing community. Staff are passionate in their approach to making sure every child gets the best and succeeds. They are unwavering in this commitment and do not give up. When pupils face challenges in their lives, the school provides exceptional support.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

367 pupils on roll, with places for 365

Eligible for free school meals54%

54%, 27.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.7%

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

Special educational needs support33%

33%, 18.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Stranton Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School0.3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard70% met the expected standard
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool0.4 milesOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool0.5 milesOfsted: Good71% met the expected standard
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School0.5 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard62% met the expected standard
Eldon Grove Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good75% 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
Mrs Karla Grant
Address
Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ
Local authority
Hartlepool
URN
139884

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.