Hartlepool Free School
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 150740 |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-19 |
| Headteacher | Tristan Keates |
| Trust | MAKE IT DIFFERENT |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | TS25 1FF |
| Latest pupils | 19 |
| FSM eligible | 68.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 1FF
makeitdifferent.org.ukView local authority page1429450081| DfE number | 7000 |
| UKPRN | 10096044 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2023/2024 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |