Eskdale Academy in 9 retro photos - from Chinese dancing to judo training

What a great school it is – and what great retro photos we have from Eskdale Academy.

Published 20th Jun 2022, 14:26 BST

The Eskdale Road school was described as a safe haven in a recent Oftsed report. It also said it was a place where children were very happy and proud to be there.

We are taking the chance to put it in the spotlight once more with these nine reminders from the Hartlepool Mail archives.

Take a look.

5. In training in 2017

Eskdale Academy pupils are put through their paces by Commonwealth Judo champion Louise Renicks 5 years ago. Photo: Frank Reid

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6. Helping hand from mum in 2018

Eskdale Academy pupil Dakota Hornsey (5) working on her Easter Bonnet with a little help from mum Sarah. Photo: Frank Reid

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7. A top design from Ellis

Eskdale Academy pupil Ellis Newbury won a poster design competition in 2018 and here he is with Michael Fawcett from Gamer Entertainer. Photo: Frank Reid

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8. A silver scene from 2019

The academy's gallery was awarded an Artsmark Silver Award 3 years ago. Macie Hutchinson, Johnnie Moor, Libbi Abbey, Art Cor-ordinator Miss Steph Smith, Alyssa Turnbull and Charlotte McPartlin were pictured. Photo: Kevin Brady

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