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Eskdale Academy

Academy sponsor led · Hartlepool · TS25 4BT

Ages 2–11 · 179 pupils · Hartlepool

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

81%

Overall absence

8.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-16

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)81%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
106.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.7%
Unauthorised3.9%
Authorised absence
4.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
167

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill60%

179 pupils · 297 places

Pupils on roll
179
Boys / girls
103 / 76
School capacity
297
Capacity fill
179 / 297 (60%)
Free school meals
61.6%
FSM pupils
93
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
EDEN ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Eden Academy Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mr Anthony Emms

Location

Address
Eskdale Road
Postcode
TS25 4BT
Town
Hartlepool
Local authority
Hartlepool
District
Hartlepool
Constituency
Hartlepool
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
10 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (primary), Ages 2–11, in Hartlepool, Hartlepool, 179 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 61.6%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication.

Open schools in Hartlepool
47
Primary schools in Hartlepool
34
Academies among open schools in Hartlepool
72% (34)
Open schools in TS25
19
Primary in TS25
13
Open schools in Hartlepool LA
43
Primary in Hartlepool LA
30

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HartlepoolNear TS25

  • Grange Primary School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 3PU · Hartlepool

    Ages 2–11

    0.3 miles away

  • Rossmere Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 3JL · Hartlepool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.0%

    0.4 miles away

  • St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 3BG · Hartlepool

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence5.3%

    0.6 miles away

  • Fens Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 2LY · Hartlepool

    Ages 3–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • Rift House Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 4JY · Hartlepool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence7.1%

    0.8 miles away

  • Kingsley Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Hartlepool · TS25 5JR · Hartlepool

    Ages 2–11

    • KS263%
    • Absence5.9%

    0.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Anthony Emms
Telephone
01429272255
Website
www.eskdaleacademy.com/

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