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High Tunstall College of Science
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ, Hartlepool
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.6 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,396
Capacity
1,394
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, the school performs above the national average, particularly excelling in maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, although it is currently rated as requiring improvement by Ofsted. The limited EBacc entry at 20% may raise questions about the breadth of academic options available.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
Parent View (143 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
87%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
85%
School keeps me informed
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
White Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Mixed Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.68802, -1.24784 · TS26 0LQ
School details
Local authorityHartlepool
RegionNorth East
URN111748
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.htcs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is High Tunstall College of Science rated by Ofsted?
High Tunstall College of Science was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is High Tunstall College of Science a good school?
High Tunstall College of Science scores 18.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about High Tunstall College of Science?
Based on 143 Ofsted Parent View responses, High Tunstall College of Science receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at High Tunstall College of Science in GCSEs?
High Tunstall College of Science achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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