Ward Jackson Church of England VA Primary School
URN: 136943 • Hartlepool TS24 7LE
Overview
- Name
- Ward Jackson Church of England VA Primary School
- URN
- 136943
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Akers (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Clark Street, Hartlepool TS24 7LE
Summary
Ward Jackson Church of England VA Primary School is a mixed voluntary aided primary school located in Hartlepool, with a current enrolment of 106 pupils and a capacity of 175. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and caring environment, guided by Christian values that shape its ethos. The vision, known as "The Ward Jackson Way," emphasizes love, learning, and exploration, with Jesus at the heart of all activities.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Amy Sparkes, who took on the role in January 2025, the school aims to provide a high-quality education that meets the individual needs of each child. Core values such as respect, courage, kindness, truthfulness, and compassion are integral to the school's community ethos, promoting a supportive atmosphere for both learning and personal development.
Ward Jackson is part of the Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, which enhances its commitment to delivering a holistic education. The school encourages strong relationships and curiosity-driven learning, enabling students to engage with their surroundings and ask meaningful questions as they grow.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Amy Sparkes, who took on the role in January 2025, the school aims to provide a high-quality education that meets the individual needs of each child. Core values such as respect, courage, kindness, truthfulness, and compassion are integral to the school's community ethos, promoting a supportive atmosphere for both learning and personal development.
Ward Jackson is part of the Durham & Newcastle Diocesan Learning Trust, which enhances its commitment to delivering a holistic education. The school encourages strong relationships and curiosity-driven learning, enabling students to engage with their surroundings and ask meaningful questions as they grow.
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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
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 106
- Boys
- 51
- Girls
- 55
- FSM %
- 62.90
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-04-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 175 | 62.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 106 | 51 | 55 | 175 | 62.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 117 | 57 | 60 | 175 | 65.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 117 | 57 | 60 | 175 | 65.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 113 | 53 | 60 | 175 | 68.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 129 | 59 | 70 | 175 | 62.40 |
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