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St Helen's Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Helen's Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hartlepool , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 374 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

270

Pupils

374

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

St Helen's Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Helen's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Helen's Primary School is the geographic zone Hartlepool 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. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, St Helen's Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hartlepool. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 →

St Helen's Primary School: 374 places, 72% filled: places available

St Helen's Primary School has a published admission number of 374 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 374 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. 50% of pupils at St Helen's Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hartlepool.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hartlepool 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. Find Hartlepool school admissions →

St Helen's Primary School: School Information

Full address
Durham Street, Hartlepool, TS24 0HG
Local authority
Hartlepool
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
50% of pupils
DfE URN
148986

Other Primary Schools in Hartlepool

If St Helen's Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hartlepool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Helen's 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Helen's Primary School

What is the catchment area for St Helen's Primary School?

The catchment area for St Helen's Primary School is the geographic zone Hartlepool 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. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Helen's Primary School oversubscribed?

St Helen's Primary School has a capacity of 374 places and currently has 270 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hartlepool.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Primary School?

Admission to St Helen's 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 St Helen's Primary School cover?

St Helen's 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 St Helen's Primary School?

St Helen's Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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