Hartlepool Free School

URN: 150740 • Hartlepool TS25 1FF

Overview

Name
Hartlepool Free School
URN
150740
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MAKE IT DIFFERENT
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
34.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tristan Keates (since 2025)
Telephone
01429450081
Website
Visit
Address
Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool TS25 1FF

Summary

Hartlepool Free School, part of the Make It Different Trust, opened in September 2024 and is dedicated to providing high-quality education for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) conditions. With a current enrolment of 19 pupils and a capacity of 64, the school aims to create a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and resilience through its core values of kindness, a growth mindset, resilience, and personal responsibility.

The school's curriculum focuses on outdoor activities, nature, animal care, and horticulture, reflecting its commitment to holistic education. Located in Golden Flatts, an area designed for outdoor leisure, Hartlepool Free School also aims to serve as a community hub, allowing local groups to use its facilities outside school hours. This approach encourages community engagement and supports the development of strong relationships with families and local organisations.

Principal Tristan Keates emphasises the importance of collaboration with parents and the community to ensure that every child reaches their full potential. The school is committed to adapting its provision to meet the changing needs of its students and their families.

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Key details

LA
Hartlepool
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MAKE IT DIFFERENT
Capacity
64
Pupils
19
Boys
17
Girls
2
FSM %
68.40
Open date
2024-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 19 17 2 64 68.40
2024-09-11 64

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