Harrow Gate Academy
About Harrow Gate Academy
Harrow Gate Academy’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit noticeably below the Stockton-on-Tees average for primary schools. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 51%, compared with a local authority average of 66%. That 15-point gap places the school 43rd out of 55 primaries in the borough, in the bottom half regionally and nationally. However, the picture is more nuanced when you look at individual subjects. Reading and maths average scores are 105 and 103 respectively, which are broadly in line with national benchmarks, and 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading. The real drag comes from writing, where only 61% reached the expected level, and from the very low proportion hitting the higher standard across all three subjects — just 2%. So while the school is not struggling across the board, its combined headline figure is held back by uneven performance in writing.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, 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
11 Jun 2024Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
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
08:40 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:40
After-school care
15:15-17:45
Source: harrowgateacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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