Jesmond Gardens Primary School
About Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Jesmond Gardens Primary School sits within the Hartlepool local authority, a mixed state primary for children aged 2 to 11. In the most recent local rankings of primary schools by KS2 performance, it placed 21st out of 26 schools in the borough, placing it in the bottom half of Hartlepool primaries. The top-performing peers nearby include St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hart Primary School, and Fens Primary School, all of which scored higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Philip Pritchard and currently has 376 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 357. Overcrowding is reflected in admissions: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 102 applications for just 42 places, with 54 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Despite the local competition, the school remains a popular choice for families in the area.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (10 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:15
Source: jesmondgardens.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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