St Hild's School Prospectus 2026/27
Year 7 entry, September 2027The St Hild’s prospectus shows you what Year 7 looks like at our Church of England secondary school in West Hartlepool. Read about lessons, clubs and how we help every child settle in. We are a smaller secondary school where staff know every pupil, and we are part of NEAT Academy Trust
Apply by
31 October 2026
Saturday
Apply through
Offers made
1 March 2027
National offer day
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What's inside the St Hild's prospectus
Everything you need to choose a secondary school, in one place.
A welcome from our headteacher
Mr Paul Martin explains about our vision, values and what he expects of every pupil.
Lessons in Year 7
The subjects your child will study and how we help them keep up and move ahead.
Clubs and activities
Over 40 clubs at lunchtime and after school, including choir, performing arts and sport.
Settling in
How we get to know your child from Year 5, through Transition Week and Summer School.
Support for every learner
How we support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The practical bits
Uniform, the school day, meals and getting to school.
Our core Christian values
Our vision comes from Jesus’ words in John 10:10: life in all its fullness. Six values shape every day at St Hild’s.
Responsible
We take responsibility for our words and actions.
Resilient
We have the confidence and the character not to give up when things are challenging.
Honest
We are honest with ourselves and others, and we know how to ask for help.
Respectful
We show respect for ourselves, for others and for our surroundings.
Inclusive
We are fair and compassionate, and just in our actions.
Ambitious
We champion every person to be their best.
Facilities on site
Our Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts (CECA) sits on the school site, alongside our chapel.
Theatre
Raked seating for up to 120, with professional lighting and sound.
Dance and drama studios
Space for lessons, rehearsals and performances.
Music rooms and recording studio
Soundproof rehearsal rooms for bands and singers.
Our chapel
For worship, reflection and a quieter place at lunchtime.
See every club and activity on our enrichment page and read about creative arts at St Hild’s.
What Ofsted and SIAMS said about St Hild's
“Staff listen to pupils. They support pupils well when they have worries and concerns.”Ofsted, March 2024
“The positive relationships in place at all levels are key in enabling everyone to flourish.”SIAMS, February 2023
Support for every learner
SIAMS inspectors found that support for vulnerable pupils and pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is “highly effective”. Ofsted found that most pupils with SEND “learn and socialise with their peers well”.
“Inclusion is a strength of the school.”SIAMS, February 2023
Our SEND Coordinator is Mrs Lynn Robinson.
How to apply for a Year 7 place at St Hild's
Three steps. The deadline is 11:59pm on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Read the prospectus
Download the St Hild’s prospectus and see what Year 7 looks like. Want to look round? Call 01429 273 041.
Apply online
Apply through Hartlepool Borough Council by Saturday 31 October 2026. If you live outside Hartlepool, apply through your own council.
Name St Hild’s
Name St Hild’s Church of England School as a preference. Put us first if we are your first choice. You will hear on 1 March 2027.
More detail, including our admissions policy and appeals, on our admissions page. See what happens after you apply on our Year 6 transition page.
Questions about the St Hild's prospectus
Can I get a printed copy of the prospectus?
Yes. Call 01429 273 041 or email sthilds.admin@neat.org.uk and we’ll have one ready to collect from reception on King Oswy Drive. If you need it in another format, tell us what you need.
Can I look round before I apply?
Yes. Call 01429 273 041 to arrange a visit during the school day. Seeing a normal day is the best way to judge any school. We can also arrange a tour for your child and their friends together.
When is the deadline to apply for Year 7?
Apply through Hartlepool Borough Council by Saturday 31 October 2026. Offers are made on 1 March 2027.
Is St Hild's part of a trust?
Yes. St Hild’sCofE School is a secondary school in West Hartlepool and part of NEAT Academy Trust.
Questions about joining St Hild's?
Call or email the school office and we’ll help
01429 273 041 · sthilds.admin@neat.org.uk
St Hild’s Church of England School, King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB. Part of NEAT Academy Trust.