Rift House Primary School
URN: 111640 • Hartlepool TS25 4JY
Overview
- Name
- Rift House Primary School
- URN
- 111640
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01429275239
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Masefield Road, Hartlepool TS25 4JY
Summary
Rift House Primary School, located in Hartlepool, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 266 pupils, with a capacity of 275. The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to provide a supportive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. The positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a warm atmosphere conducive to learning.
The curriculum at Rift House is designed to be engaging and relevant, employing the 'SENSES' approach to ensure that learning experiences are hands-on and applicable to real-life contexts. This method helps to embed essential skills and knowledge, preparing students for future success. The school emphasizes the importance of developing confident, responsible learners who contribute positively to the school community.
Rift House Primary School values collaboration with families and the wider community, ensuring that all members feel respected and valued. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and effective management of resources to provide the best possible educational experience for its pupils.
The curriculum at Rift House is designed to be engaging and relevant, employing the 'SENSES' approach to ensure that learning experiences are hands-on and applicable to real-life contexts. This method helps to embed essential skills and knowledge, preparing students for future success. The school emphasizes the importance of developing confident, responsible learners who contribute positively to the school community.
Rift House Primary School values collaboration with families and the wider community, ensuring that all members feel respected and valued. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and effective management of resources to provide the best possible educational experience for its pupils.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) Primary School (76.1)
- Hart Primary School (72.3)
- St John Vianney RC Primary School (70.9)
- Stranton Primary School (70.2)
- St Bega's RC Primary School (69.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hartlepool
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 275
- Pupils
- 266
- Boys
- 137
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 69.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cleveland
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 266 | 137 | 129 | 275 | 69.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 286 | 150 | 136 | 275 | 72.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 256 | 138 | 118 | 275 | 68.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 256 | 138 | 118 | 275 | 68.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 257 | 137 | 120 | 275 | 65.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 263 | 140 | 123 | 275 | 57.70 |
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