Throston Primary School
About Throston Primary School
Throston Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022, which judged that the school remains Good. The single most informative academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 78% of pupils met the benchmark. That figure places Throston comfortably above the Hartlepool local authority average of 68% and ranks it 4th out of 26 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top 25% nationally. In reading, 85% of pupils reached the expected standard and 39% achieved the higher standard, with an average score of 107. In maths, 86% met the expected standard and 22% reached the higher standard, with an average score of 105. Writing saw 83% at the expected standard and 19% at the higher standard. These results suggest a school that consistently delivers above the local norm, particularly in literacy.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Latest monitoring visit (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
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Extracurriculars
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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.
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