The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.2
5.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 241 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,294
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 53.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dean Cope
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Dyke House Sports and Technology College a selective school?
No. Dyke House Sports and Technology College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dyke House Sports and Technology College's Ofsted rating?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dyke House Sports and Technology College?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College currently has 1,294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dyke House Sports and Technology College take?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dyke House Sports and Technology College?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College is in Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dyke House Sports and Technology College have a sixth form?
No, Dyke House Sports and Technology College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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