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Rift House Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Rift House Primary School is a community primary school in Hartlepool , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 275 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

266

Pupils

275

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Rift House Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Rift House Primary School is set by Hartlepool and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hartlepool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hartlepool catchment area documents →

Rift House Primary School — School Information

Full address
Masefield Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4JY
Local authority
Hartlepool
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Free school meals
69.9% of pupils
DfE URN
111640

Other Primary Schools in Hartlepool

If Rift House Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hartlepool are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Rift House Primary School

Is Rift House Primary School oversubscribed?

Rift House Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 275 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Rift House Primary School?

Admission to Rift House Primary School is managed by Hartlepool. 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 Rift House Primary School cover?

Rift House Primary School is a primary school in Hartlepool, 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 Rift House Primary School?

Rift House Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.