Blackhall Primary School
86%
Capacity
311
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Blackhall Primary School
Blackhall Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 311 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Blackhall Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Leonard, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9096th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 110th out of 170 in County Durham.
Blackhall Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 19 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Blackhall Primary School include Dining Hall, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Film Club, Art Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Blackhall Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Middle Street, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4NA |
| Headteacher | Rachel Leonard |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.3% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 360 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9096th of 13,686
Nationally
476th of 677
In North East
110th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
58%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Middle Street, Hartlepool
County Durham, TS27 4NA
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