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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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