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Hemlington Hall Academy

Hemlington Hall Academy

Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

73%

Capacity

281

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Hemlington Hall Academy

Hemlington Hall Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Middlesbrough community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 281 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Hemlington Hall Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Edmenson, it falls under Middlesbrough local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8789th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 37 in Middlesbrough.

Hemlington Hall Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 29 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Hemlington Hall Academy include Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Sports Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Chess, Book Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Middlesbrough, Hemlington Hall 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBriscoe Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJ
HeadteacherKaren Edmenson
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils281
Free School Meals (FSM)41.1%
School Capacity281 / 385 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Oct 2021
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)

8789th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 64%

458th of 677

In North East

Top 68%

25th of 37

In Middlesbrough

Top 68%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

57%

Expected Standard

11%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:65%
Higher:22%
Writing
Expected:76%
Higher:15%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:69%
Higher:17%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -7%

'22/23

64%

'23/24

57%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

8
Dining HallGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersSwimmingDanceFootballCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessBook ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

29

Applications

56

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

36 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hemlington Hall Academy

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

Contact Information

01642591171www.hemlingtonhallacademy.co.uk

Briscoe Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJ

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Briscoe Way, Hemlington, Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough, TS8 9SJ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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