High Tunstall College of Science
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Elwick Road West Park Hartlepool TS26 0LQ |
| Phone | 01429261446 |
| Reference Number | 111748 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1387 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.28%
Girls: 46.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 153 | 125 | 278 |
| 8 | 140 | 143 | 283 |
| 9 | 144 | 137 | 281 |
| 10 | 151 | 121 | 272 |
| 11 | 151 | 122 | 273 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-28 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2021-07-01 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-06-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-06-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-09-30 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-09-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-03-03 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2005-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-09 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.32 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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West Park Primary School
Coniscliffe Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS26 0BU |
0.32 miles |
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Throston Primary School
Flint Walk, Throston Grange Estate, Hartlepool, TS26 0TJ |
0.72 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Hart Lane, Hartlepool, TS26 8NL |
0.72 miles |
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Springwell School
Wiltshire Way, Hartlepool, TS26 0TB |
0.8 miles |
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Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Jesmond Gardens, Hartlepool, TS24 8PJ |
0.87 miles |
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Eldon Grove Academy
Eldon Grove, Hartlepool, Teesside, TS26 9LY |
1 miles |
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Lynnfield Primary School
Grosvenor Street, Hartlepool, TS26 8RL |
1.11 miles |
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Rift House Primary School
Masefield Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland, TS25 4JY |
1.13 miles |
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Kingsley Primary School
Taybrooke Avenue, Hartlepool, TS25 5JR |
1.3 miles |
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Brougham Primary School
Brougham Terrace, Hartlepool, TS24 8EY |
1.37 miles |
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West View Primary School
Davison Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9BP |
1.48 miles |
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Stranton Primary School
Southburn Terrace, Hartlepool, TS25 1SQ |
1.52 miles |
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Clavering Primary School
Clavering Road, Hartlepool, TS27 3PN |
1.53 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Stratford Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5AJ |
1.6 miles |
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Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School
Clark Street, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS24 7LE |
1.62 miles |
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St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
King Oswy Drive, Hartlepool, TS24 9PA |
1.66 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HT |
1.69 miles |
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St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School
Loyalty Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5BA |
1.74 miles |
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Hart Primary School
Magdalene Drive, Hart Village, Hartlepool, TS27 3AP |
1.74 miles |
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Eskdale Academy
Eskdale Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4BT |
1.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Catcote Academy
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4EZ |
0.86 miles |
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English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Catcote Road, Hartlepool, TS25 4HA |
0.98 miles |
|
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ |
1.32 miles |
|
Hartlepool College of Further Education
Stockton Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7NT |
1.52 miles |
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Wrenfield Learning Centre
Dalton Piercy Road, Dalton Piercy, Hartlepool, TS27 3HS |
1.62 miles |
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St Hild's Church of England School
King Oswy Drive, West View, Hartlepool, TS24 9PB |
1.64 miles |
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Manor Community Academy
Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, Teesside, TS25 3PS |
2.14 miles |
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Cambian Hartlepool School
Unit E, Sovereign Way, Sovereign Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1NN |
2.44 miles |
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Hartlepool Free School
Hedgehog Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 1FF |
2.46 miles |