Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
56%
Capacity
98
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Hartlepool community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 98 pupils on roll, operating at 56% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Amy Sparkes, it falls under Hartlepool local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12678th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 26 in Hartlepool.
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 11 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Forest School, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Eco Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Hartlepool, Ward Jackson Church of England 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Clark Street, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS24 7LE |
| Headteacher | Amy Sparkes |
| Local Authority | Hartlepool |
| Number of Pupils | 98 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.5% |
| School Capacity | 98 / 175 (56% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Apr 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (38%)
12678th of 13,686
Nationally
638th of 677
In North East
26th of 26
In Hartlepool
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
38%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
38%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Clark Street, Hartlepool
Hartlepool, TS24 7LE
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