Hesleden Primary School Catchment Area
Hesleden Primary School is a community primary school in Hartlepool, County Durham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 101 pupils, and a capacity of 134 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-11
Age range
101
Pupils
134
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Hesleden Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Hesleden Primary School?
The catchment area for Hesleden Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Hesleden Primary School is set by County Durham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Hesleden Primary School: 134 places, 75% filled: places available
Hesleden Primary School has a published admission number of 134 places. 101 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 134 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.4% of pupils at Hesleden Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across County Durham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
County Durham publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. County Durham Council school admissions (official) →
Hesleden Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Hesleden, Hartlepool, TS27 4PT
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114143
Other Primary Schools in Hartlepool
If Hesleden Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hartlepool are the next closest alternatives.
Fens Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 2LY
Kingsley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 5JR
Throston Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS26 0TJ
Rift House Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS25 4JY
Blackhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · TS27 4NA
Eskdale Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · TS25 4BT
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Hesleden Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Hesleden Primary School
What is the catchment area for Hesleden Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Hesleden Primary School is the geographic zone County Durham uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. County Durham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Hesleden Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Hesleden Primary School has a capacity of 134 places and currently has 101 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for Hesleden Primary School? ▾
Admission to Hesleden Primary School is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hesleden Primary School cover? ▾
Hesleden Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool, County Durham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hesleden Primary School? ▾
Hesleden Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.