Eldon Grove Academy

About Eldon Grove Academy

Eldon Grove Academy’s Key Stage 2 results place it just below the Hartlepool local authority average for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. The school recorded 66% achieving this benchmark, compared with the LA average of 68%. That two-point gap is modest, and the school’s overall ranking of 17th out of 26 primary schools in Hartlepool puts it in the middle of the pack. Where Eldon Grove does stand out is in writing: 79% of pupils met the expected standard, and 26% reached the higher standard — both figures that suggest a particular strength in this area. Reading and maths expected rates were 73% and 71% respectively, with average scores of 105 in both subjects. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in March 2024, confirmed it remains Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. Its early years provision, however, continues to be rated Outstanding — a grade it has held since its previous graded inspection in 2019.

Academically, Eldon Grove is a solidly performing primary that doesn’t dramatically outperform the local average but avoids falling behind it either. The 14% of pupils who reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths is a touch below the national picture, but the school’s Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value it adds relative to intake. The school serves a community with above-average disadvantage: 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is higher than the national primary average. In the local authority rankings, Eldon Grove sits in the 65th percentile, meaning roughly a third of Hartlepool primaries score higher. Its nearest Outstanding-rated school is Stranton Primary School, 0.9 km away. The school’s capacity is 525, and with 495 pupils on roll, it is close to full. Admissions data for 2025/26 shows it is oversubscribed: 100 applications for 56 places, with 52 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.79.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports on offer include cricket, football, gymnastics, netball and rounders, while clubs cover drama, choir, chess and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, Eldon Grove’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, visual and multi-sensory impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. The school also has nursery provision for children from age three. This is a large, inclusive primary that will suit families looking for a well-resourced school with strong early years provision and a clear commitment to supporting a wide range of SEND needs. Its middling academic profile means it may not be the first choice for those prioritising top-tier results, but its oversubscription suggests it is popular locally.

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