Ofsted school ratings in Hartlepool
In Hartlepool (North East), 14 of 16 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.5%. That is 0.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 4
- Good
- 10
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 16
- small sample — unranked
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Hartlepool (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Hartlepool | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 4 | 25.0% |
| Good | 10 | 62.5% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 12.5% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Hartlepool
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Hartlepool are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 14 of 16 graded state-funded schools in Hartlepool hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Hartlepool have?
- Hartlepool has 4 schools rated Outstanding and 10 rated Good, out of 16 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Hartlepool?
- No state-funded school in Hartlepool currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Hartlepool?
- By phase in Hartlepool: 91.7% of 12 primary schools; 66.7% of 3 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.