St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
99%
Capacity
385
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 385 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 389 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Gillian Hood, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9028th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 26 in Hartlepool.
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 41 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Choir, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Loyalty Road, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS25 5BA |
| Headteacher | Gillian Hood |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Number of Pupils | 385 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.1% |
| School Capacity | 385 / 389 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9028th of 13,686
Nationally
471st of 677
In North East
23rd of 26
In Hartlepool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
74
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (55% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Loyalty Road, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS25 5BA
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