Ward Jackson C of E Primary School

Hartlepool Holiday Fun will open for bookings today at 4:00pm for Summer 2026, offering a wide range of activities for children and young people throughout the school holidays.

The programme will run from Wednesday 22 July through to Monday 31 August, with activities including performing arts, sports, forest school, mindfulness sessions, trips, and much more.

Any child can apply for a free place through the booking system, which will be assessed. Paid places are also available with some providers.

The booking system opens today at 4:00pm. In the meantime, parents and carers can register their interest to receive a reminder one hour before bookings go live.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

🌟 Nursery Places Available – September 2026 🌟

We are now welcoming applications for 3-year-old nursery places at Ward Jackson C of E Primary School 💛

At Ward Jackson, we know that children learn best when they feel safe, happy and valued. Our nursery is a warm, nurturing environment where every child is supported to love, learn and explore from the very start.

✨ Strong focus on early language and communication
✨ High adult-to-child ratios to support every child
✨ Inclusive practice with experienced SEND support
✨ Rich indoor and outdoor provision designed for exploration

📞 Come and see us in action!
Call 01429 293777 to book your school tour and meet our fantastic EYFS team.

We are a small school with limited places, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
💡 Ward Jackson Fact:
Did you know we are a no fee activities school?
We never ask families to pay for trips, visits or experiences — everything is fully funded so every child can take part.

We would love to welcome you to our Ward Jackson family 💛

Thank you to Durham Cricket for coming in and helping us finish our Sports Week on such a high! 🏏☀️
We absolutely loved it. The children had a fantastic time developing their cricket skills and enjoying the lovely sunshine while they played. A perfect way to round off a brilliant week of sport!

Thank you to West Hartlepool Rugby Club for visiting our school and helping us celebrate Sports Week!
The children had a wonderful time developing new rugby skills, building confidence, and enjoying a fun and engaging session!

Please see the attached leaflet for information on the Hartlepool Holiday Fun activities.

A huge thank you to Hartlepool Caledonians for delivering a fantastic full day of hockey! The children learned so much, developed new skills, and left feeling inspired to pursue hockey further in the future.

We are incredibly fortunate to offer our pupils such a wide variety of sporting opportunities throughout the week. Experiences like these not only build confidence and teamwork but also encourage a lifelong love of sport.

Thank you again for such an enjoyable and memorable day!

Hartlepool Caledonians & Billingham Hockey Club

Thank you for coming to school and teaching us a new skill! It was the perfect start to our Sports Week 🏑

Move over teachers… we’ve got some budding phonics experts in the classroom!
The children have been so enthusiastic about phonics that they’re keen to teach the lessons themselves!
We love seeing their enthusiasm, confidence and love of reading shine. Keep smashing it, little readers! 📖 💙💛

Aurora Class had a fantastic time learning how to ride balance bikes today! It was great to see their confidence grow as they practised steering, balancing, and zooming around with big smiles on their faces. We think we may have some future Tour de France champions in the making! 🚴