Brougham Primary School
About Brougham Primary School
Brougham Primary School sits within the Hartlepool local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 3 to 11. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 13th out of 26 primary schools in the area, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers nearby include St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hart Primary School, and Fens Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. The school is significantly oversubscribed, receiving 67 applications for 45 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with 40 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, even if the school doesn't top the league tables. Its capacity is listed at 290 pupils, yet it currently has 353 on roll, indicating it is operating above its official capacity. The headteacher is SH Greenan, and the school has no religious character.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 134 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:20
Source: brougham-school.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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