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Eskdale Academy

Hartlepool, TS25 4BTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3244 of 13,686 nationally

About Eskdale Academy

Eskdale Academy is a primary school in Hartlepool that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 42 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.63 — meaning nearly three families applied for every spot. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that if you put it top of your list, you stand a decent chance. The school doesn't publish a parent satisfaction survey, so we can't give you a recommend percentage, but the demand alone tells you something about its reputation locally. It's a state-funded, mixed primary for ages 2 to 11, with a nursery on site. The headteacher is Anthony Emms, and the school has no religious character. With 189 pupils on roll against a capacity of 297, there's room to grow, and the high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (66.3%) reflects the community it serves.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEskdale Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS25 4BT
HeadteacherAnthony Emms
Local AuthorityHartlepool
Number of Pupils189
Free School Meals (FSM)66.3%
School Capacity189 / 297 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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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, 26 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersAthleticsDanceGymnasticsTennisSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubGardeningChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Source: eskdaleacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Eskdale Academy

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