Fens Primary School

About Fens Primary School

Fens Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 466 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 496 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fens Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Connor, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1811th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 26 in Hartlepool.

Fens Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 130 applications for 57 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 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 Fens Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Swimming, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Book Club, Gardening, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, Fens 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.

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