SchoolScoresJesmond Gardens Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 November 2014. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hartlepool comparisons use the 18 of its 34 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 16 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 11th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern 12th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hartlepool. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hartlepool figures pool parents at the Hartlepool schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points below the Hartlepool average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hartlepool. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 42 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 94 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hartlepool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.5% | 42.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 1.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.9% | 18.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 7.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.5% | 13.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 19th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 19.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 34 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 48% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.6 | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 30 state primary schools in Hartlepool. Higher than 54% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.6% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Throston Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lynnfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brougham Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- West View Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldon Grove Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ward Jackson CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Park Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Jesmond Gardens Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Jesmond Gardens Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 November 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Jesmond Gardens Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Jesmond Gardens Primary School?
92% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Jesmond Gardens Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Jesmond Gardens Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Jesmond Gardens Primary School as their first choice for 42 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143215.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.