St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
137%
Capacity
246
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 246 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (137% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher John Hardy, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 314th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 26 in Hartlepool.
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool is a popular choice with families — it received 63 applications for 27 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool include Forest School, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Netball, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Film Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS24 9PA |
| Headteacher | John Hardy |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.4% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 180 (137% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
314th of 13,686
Nationally
17th of 677
In North East
1st of 26
In Hartlepool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
96%
'23/24
90%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed27
63
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS24 9PA
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