Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, for children aged 2 to 11. In January 2026, 75 of its 256 pupils (29.3%) were getting SEN support and 11 (4.3%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 2–11
- 256 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in County Durham.
29.3% get SEN support
75 of 256 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.3% have an EHC plan
11 of 256 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty40
- Social, emotional and mental health21
- Speech, language and communication12
- Autism9
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 256 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr Paul Taylor
- Part of
- The Laidlaw Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 13.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- County Durham
- School reference (URN)
- 149225
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask County Durham council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, November 2017; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in November 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Trimdon Hill School Independent · Ages 4–11 3.7 miles
- North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Independent · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 4.7 miles
- Woodham Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 5.0 miles
- Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 6.0 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Sedgefield Community College Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 14.5%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.2 miles
- Sedgefield Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.5 miles
- Fishburn Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 28.8%, EHC plans 5.4% 1.9 miles
All mainstream schools in County Durham SEND schools in County Durham
Questions about Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy
How many pupils at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 75 of the 256 pupils (29.3%) were getting SEN support and 11 (4.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (40 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (21 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Through County Durham council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
You can ask for Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Woodham Academy, about 5.0 miles away.
Where is Sedgefield Hardwick Primary Academy?
Hawthorn Road, Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 3DA, in County Durham.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.