Hartlepool Free School
Free schools special in Hartlepool, Hartlepool.
School details
| Type | Free schools special |
|---|---|
| Age range | 5 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 33 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 64 |
| Free school meals | 78.80% |
| Trust or sponsor | MAKE IT DIFFERENT |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Address | Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 1FF |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | makeitdifferent.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01429450081 |
| URN | 150740 |
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Nearby schools
- Catcote Academy (special school, about 2.6 km)
- Springwell School (special school, about 4.5 km)
- Ash Trees Academy (special school, about 7.0 km)
- Mo Mowlam Academy (special school, about 10.5 km)
- Kirkleatham Hall School (special school, about 11.6 km)
- Priory Woods School (special school, about 11.8 km)
- River Tees Academy Grangetown (special school, about 11.9 km)
- Abbey Hill Academy (special school, about 12.0 km)
Browse: Special schools in Hartlepool
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.