The 1920's
For examples of what school life and life in general looked like in the 1920's, click any of the links below. They are not of Hartlepool, but give the idea.
http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_e/0_groups_and_outings_milton_street_school_late-1920s.htm
http://www.newhamstory.com/node/1734
http://www.fotolibra.com/gallery/936933/school-classroom-in-1920s/
http://photos.grampound.org.uk/photos.php?from=30&numb=30&kw=1920s
http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_e/0_groups_and_outings_leith_walk_school_late-1920s.htm
http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/0_g_p/0_groups_and_outings_victoria_school_1920s.htm
http://www.vintag.es/2016/01/stunning-color-vintage-photos-of-1920s.html
http://www.mediastorehouse.com/1920s-britain-in-pictures/photo/11248.html
https://www.paimages.co.uk/collections/1042/
Staff Photo 1929 or 1930. We think!!
Staff of the Girls School. The first picture also contains Mr Fawcett, headmaster of the Boys School.