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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool

Hartlepool, TS26 8NLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 36 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3129 of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Hartlepool is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 81 applications for just 36 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.25. Every one of those 35 first-preference applicants received an offer, which suggests the school is a realistic first choice for most who apply. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school has capacity for 439 pupils and currently enrols 357, so there is some room to grow, but competition for places remains strong. Headteacher Amanda Palmer leads a mixed, Catholic primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision attached, making it a natural option for families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterCatholic
AddressHart Lane, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL
HeadteacherAmanda Palmer
Local AuthorityHartlepool
Number of Pupils357
Free School Meals (FSM)22.8%
School Capacity357 / 439 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballAthleticsDanceSwimmingCricketRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingChoirEco ClubDramaChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: sacredheart.bhcet.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.