Hartside Primary Academy

URN: 145429 • Crook DL15 9NN

Overview

Name
Hartside Primary Academy
URN
145429
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Dawn Simpson (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388766686
Website
Visit
Address
Hartside, Crook DL15 9NN

Summary

Hartside Primary Academy is a mixed academy located in Crook, County Durham, catering to 240 pupils with a capacity of 242. The school offers a one-form entry structure, featuring an Early Years unit with a 60-place nursery and a 30-place reception class, alongside six classes from Year 1 to Year 6. The academy is set in spacious grounds that include a woodland area, a football pitch, an outdoor gym, and a trim trail, providing a conducive environment for learning and play.

The school’s ethos centres on the mission to help every child progress and succeed, with a strong emphasis on developing the whole child. Hartside promotes six core character traits—respect, kindness, grit, empathy, integrity, and self-control—aimed at fostering personal growth and resilience. The curriculum extends beyond the National Curriculum, focusing on both academic and emotional development, ensuring children are prepared for future educational phases and life in a diverse society.

Hartside Primary Academy values community involvement and encourages parental support in maintaining high expectations for homework, reading, and uniform standards. The school is committed to mental health and wellbeing, creating an environment where children feel safe to learn from their mistakes and develop coping strategies for challenges.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
242
Pupils
240
Boys
118
Girls
122
FSM %
32.10
Open date
2018-02-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 240 118 122 242 32.10
2024-09-11 229 115 114 213 34.10
2023-09-11 226 121 105 213 28.20
2022-09-11 226 121 105 213 28.20
2021-09-11 239 129 110 213 25.10
2020-09-11 252 129 123 213 22.40

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