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St Hild's Church of England School Catchment Area

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

St Hild's Church of England School is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Hartlepool , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 617 pupils, and a capacity of 991 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

617

Pupils

991

Capacity

62%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

St Hild's Church of England School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Hild's Church of England School?

The catchment area for St Hild's Church of England School is the geographic zone Hartlepool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Hild's Church of England School is managed by Hartlepool and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 Hild's Church of England School: 991 places, 62% filled: places available

St Hild's Church of England School has a published admission number of 991 places. 617 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 991 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. 53.3% of pupils at St Hild's Church of England 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 Hild's Church of England School: School Information

Full address
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB
Local authority
Hartlepool
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
53.3% of pupils
DfE URN
148532

Other Secondary Schools in Hartlepool

If St Hild's Church of England School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hartlepool are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Hartlepool

St Hild's Church of England School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Hartlepool. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to St Hild's Church of England 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 Hild's Church of England School

What is the catchment area for St Hild's Church of England School?

The catchment area for St Hild's Church of England School is the geographic zone Hartlepool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Hild's Church of England School oversubscribed?

St Hild's Church of England School has a capacity of 991 places and currently has 617 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hartlepool.

What is the admissions policy for St Hild's Church of England School?

St Hild's Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hartlepool before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Hild's Church of England School cover?

St Hild's Church of England School is a secondary school in Hartlepool, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Hild's Church of England School?

St Hild's Church of England School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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