Catcote Academy
URN: 139976 • Hartlepool TS25 4EZ
Overview
- Name
- Catcote Academy
- URN
- 139976
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HARTLEPOOL ASPIRE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Greig (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01429264036
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Catcote Road, Hartlepool TS25 4EZ
Summary
Catcote Academy is a mixed academy special converter located in Hartlepool, serving 218 pupils with a capacity of 200. The academy is dedicated to supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), offering tailored educational approaches to meet individual needs. With a significant percentage of students (67.7%) eligible for free school meals, Catcote Academy is committed to inclusivity and providing a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Catcote Academy is designed to foster personal growth and academic achievement, incorporating the Thrive Approach to enhance emotional and social development. The school emphasizes student participation and offers various programs, including work experience opportunities and a supported internship programme, to prepare students for future employment and independence.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Catcote Academy's ethos, with partnerships established to enhance learning experiences and support services. The academy also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Parents can access a wealth of information on the school's website, including policies, admissions details, and resources for supporting their children’s education.
The curriculum at Catcote Academy is designed to foster personal growth and academic achievement, incorporating the Thrive Approach to enhance emotional and social development. The school emphasizes student participation and offers various programs, including work experience opportunities and a supported internship programme, to prepare students for future employment and independence.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Catcote Academy's ethos, with partnerships established to enhance learning experiences and support services. The academy also prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students. Parents can access a wealth of information on the school's website, including policies, admissions details, and resources for supporting their children’s education.
Useful links
- Trustees (governance)
- Privacy Notice – Governors (governance)
- SEN Information Report (sen)
- The SEND Reforms 2014 (sen)
- Personal budgets (sen)
- Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans (sen)
- The Local Offer (sen)
- Sensory Processing Booklet (sen)
- SEND IASS (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Springwell School (72.6)
- Catcote Futures (60.2)
- Cambian Hartlepool School (55.7)
- The Horizon School, Hartlepool (54.5)
- Wrenfield Learning Centre (50.7)
Key details
- LA
- Hartlepool
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HARTLEPOOL ASPIRE TRUST
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 134
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 67.70
- Open date
- 2013-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 134 | 84 | 200 | 67.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 211 | 128 | 83 | 200 | 63.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 116 | 79 | 200 | 53.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 116 | 79 | 200 | 53.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 187 | 114 | 73 | 156 | 54.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 171 | 107 | 64 | 156 | 51.60 |
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