Hartside Primary Academy
99%
Capacity
240
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Hartside Primary Academy
Hartside Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the County Durham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 242 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hartside Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Dawn Simpson, it falls under County Durham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2804th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 170 in County Durham.
Hartside Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 30 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Profound & Multiple 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 Hartside Primary Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in County Durham, Hartside Primary Academy 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hartside, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9NN |
| Headteacher | Dawn Simpson |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 242 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2804th of 13,686
Nationally
152nd of 677
In North East
34th of 170
In County Durham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
76
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hartside, Crook
County Durham, DL15 9NN
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