Hartwell School
Hartwell School is an independent special school in Stockton-On-Tees for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 88 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hartwell School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.9, and 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2025. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Yarm Road Stockton TS18 3TN |
| Phone | 01642130320 |
| Reference Number | 146733 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 88 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.68%
Girls: 19.32% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Hartwell School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all assessed domains including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. The school caters to a diverse range of students with special educational needs and provides a caring and supportive environment where strong relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a sense of safety. Despite some areas of excellence, there are notable concerns regarding pupil attendance, which is below the national average, affecting students' overall achievement and personal growth.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 01 Feb 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Extensive assessment process to understand learning barriers
- Broad and balanced curriculum tailored to student needs
- Effective prioritization of early reading instruction
- Impressive careers offer for pupils
- Collaborative approach among clinical, pastoral, and school teams
Areas for Improvement
- Low attendance rates impacting learning and development
- Inadequate writing tasks for early-stage writers limiting practice
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 6.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 6.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 2.3% of pupils at Hartwell School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 97.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Hartwell School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hartwell School is Good, from an inspection in July 2025.
When was Hartwell School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hartwell School was last inspected in July 2025.
How many pupils does Hartwell School have?
Hartwell School has 88 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hartwell School cover?
Hartwell School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
What are Hartwell School's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.9, and 7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Hartwell School?
Hartwell School is at Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN.
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