The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 244 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 150 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,396
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 28.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- Head
- Mr Mark Tilling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
July 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornhill School
Special school · Very close
West Park Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Throston Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
Primary · 1.2km away
Springwell School
Special school · 1.3km away
Catcote School
Special school · 1.4km away
Catcote Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Jesmond Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is High Tunstall College of Science a selective school?
No. High Tunstall College of Science is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is High Tunstall College of Science's Ofsted rating?
High Tunstall College of Science was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Tunstall College of Science?
High Tunstall College of Science currently has 1,396 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Tunstall College of Science take?
High Tunstall College of Science caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is High Tunstall College of Science?
High Tunstall College of Science is in Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ, in the Hartlepool local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Tunstall College of Science have a sixth form?
No, High Tunstall College of Science does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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