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High Tunstall College of Science

State school · Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,387 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,387 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hartlepool Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Tilling

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Throston Primary School 20 %
Eldon Grove Academy 19 %
West Park Primary School 13 %
Clavering Primary School 9 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Lynnfield Primary School 7 %
Hart Primary School 4 %
Rift House Primary School 4 %
Jesmond Gardens Primary School 4 %
Kingsley Primary School 3 %
Stranton Primary School 2 %
Barnard Grove Primary School 2 %
St Peter's Elwick Church of England Primary School 2 %
West View Primary School 1 %
Grange Primary School 1 %
Fens Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
95
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,387
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Elwick Road
West Park
Hartlepool
TS26 0LQ
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Telephone: 01429 261446

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.htcs.org.uk

Local authority: Hartlepool Borough Council

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School data & information High Tunstall College of Science Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
1,387 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
95 Number of teachers
37 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
61%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.40
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.32 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 240 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

High Tunstall College of Science is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 65 and has 51 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
19 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability Yes
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
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