Special academy · Hartlepool

Catcote Academy

Special
Ages 11–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academies can set their own term dates. Many follow Hartlepool council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Hartlepool's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

Ofsted inspection

Short (ungraded) inspection, 25 June 2025: Standards maintained.

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 11–19
Pupils: 233 (capacity 235)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: HARTLEPOOL ASPIRE TRUST
Phone: 01429264036
Address: Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4EZ
Website: catcoteacademy.co.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.