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Blackhall Primary School

County Durham, TS27 4NAPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#9,096
of 13,686 nationally

About Blackhall Primary School

Blackhall Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the County Durham average, with 56% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a local authority average of 62%. That six-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in the area, ranked 111th out of 208. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Maths is a clear strength: 83% of pupils met the expected standard and 31% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 105. Reading is close behind at 78% expected, though only 19% hit the higher threshold. Writing is the weakest area, with 61% at expected and just 6% at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good across every category, including behaviour, leadership and early years provision — a consistent improvement from its previous Good rating in 2012.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMiddle Street, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS27 4NA
HeadteacherRachel Leonard
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)47.3%
School Capacity311 / 360 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceFootballCricketGymnasticsCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubFilm ClubArt ClubCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Blackhall Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.