Rift House Primary School

A good community school school in Hartlepool. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rift House Primary School.

Hartlepool, TS254JY Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 March 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Masefield Road
Hartlepool, TS254JY
Phone
1429275239
Website
rifthouse.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111640
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Masefield Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4JY
Website
www.rifthouse.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
275 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
286
Free School Meals
72.5% (207 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
65.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 105.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
29
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
286 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ready to Teach, Ready to Learn"

Learning Teaching Leadership and Management Curriculum Pupils School Community Resources/Budget/Finance School and Classroom Environment Ethos

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Turner's message emphasizes Rift House as an inclusive, positive school where children and adults thrive and every pupil reaches their potential.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Facilities

Computing equipment

Curriculum Highlights

7 Areas of Learning & Development (EYFS) Birth to Five Matters non-statutory guidance used White Rose reception scheme Jigsaw PSHE Read Write Inc. phonics across Lower Phase Get Set for PE progression to KS1 Two year old provision and 30 hours free childcare (eligibility) Long-term planning and a child-centred, play-based curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:45 am – 8:45 am; After School Club runs from the end of the school day until 5:00 pm. Both clubs require pre-booking and payment before attending via ParentPay. Breakfast Club provides a healthy breakfast; After School Club provides a healthy snack, helps with homework and provides supervised access to computing equipment.

SEND Provision

The school identifies and provides SEND provision for pupils with SEND, coordinating provision through the SENCo, informing parents, and liaising with external agencies as needed, including potential Education Health and Care assessment (ONE plan) if required.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions are managed by Rift House Primary School; admissions into Reception and Years 1–6 are the responsibility of Hartlepool Local Authority.

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