Special free school · Hartlepool

Hartlepool Free School

Special
Ages 5–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special free schools 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

About and location

Type: Special free school
Phase: Special
Ages: 5–19
Pupils: 33 (capacity 64)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: MAKE IT DIFFERENT
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01429450081
Address: Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 1FF
Website: makeitdifferent.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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