Hartlepool Free School
Hartlepool Free School is a free schools special in Hartlepool for pupils aged 5 to 19. It has 33 pupils on roll.
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 5-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hedgehog Lane Hartlepool TS25 1FF |
| Phone | 01429450081 |
| Reference Number | 150740 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 33 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 90.91%
Girls: 9.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 78.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 8 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
| 9 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.9% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|
In 2024–25 pupils at Hartlepool Free School attended 58.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 95.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 25.8% |
| Unauthorised absence | 15.9% |
| Severely absent pupils | 39.1% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2025–26 Hartlepool Free School had 3.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6).
Pupils per teacher
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 2.6 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | – |
| Sick days per teacher | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Hartlepool Free School had 33 pupils, 93.9% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Social, emotional and mental health | 22 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 3 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 2 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 2 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 1 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 1 |
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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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0.08 miles |
|
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
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0.67 miles |
|
Rossmere Academy
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|
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
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|
Fens Primary School
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|
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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0.94 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
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1 miles |
|
Kingsley Primary School
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1.17 miles |
|
Grange Primary School
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1.19 miles |
|
Eskdale Academy
Eskdale Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4BT |
1.27 miles |
|
Stranton Primary School
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1.33 miles |
|
Rift House Primary School
Masefield Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS25 4JY |
1.39 miles |
|
Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove, Hartlepool, Teesside, TS26 9LY |
1.58 miles |
|
Greatham CofE Primary School
Egerton Terrace, Greatham, Hartlepool, TS25 2EU |
1.58 miles |
|
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
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1.6 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HT |
1.71 miles |
|
Lynnfield Primary School
Grosvenor Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8RL |
2.01 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL |
2.34 miles |
|
Brougham Primary School
Brougham Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 8EY |
2.35 miles |
|
West Park Primary School
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2.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Cambian Hartlepool School
Unit E, Sovereign Way, Sovereign Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1NN |
0.34 miles |
|
Manor Community Academy
Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, Teesside, TS25 3PS |
1.11 miles |
|
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA |
1.49 miles |
|
Catcote Academy
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4EZ |
1.6 miles |
|
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Stockton Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7NT |
1.77 miles |
|
High Tunstall College of Science
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ |
2.46 miles |
|
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ |
2.59 miles |
|
Wrenfield Learning Centre
Dalton Piercy Road, Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool, TS27 3HS |
2.84 miles |
|
St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB |
3.64 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic Academy
Beamish Road, Billingham, TS23 3DX |
3.84 miles |
|
Northfield School and Sports College
Thames Road, Billingham, Teesside, TS22 5EG |
4.81 miles |
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How many pupils does Hartlepool Free School have?
Hartlepool Free School has 33 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hartlepool Free School cover?
Hartlepool Free School for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Hartlepool Free School?
Hartlepool Free School is at Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 1FF.
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