Hesleden Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Hesleden, TS27 4PT |
| School Website | www.hesleden.durham.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1429836376 |
| URN | 114143 |
School Census
| Total | 96 |
| Girls/Boys | 50/46 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.1%/47.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 18/04/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 11/10/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 11/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 March 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 15 November 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 11 October 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2010 | Interim assessment | View |
| 20 March 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 25 February 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.1 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -3.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 8 |
| As First Preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 4 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 10 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 17 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 19 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 18 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 17 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 100% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 100% |