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High Tunstall College of Science

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High Tunstall College of Science

Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ

Foundation school
Pupils
1,396
Ages
11-16
FSM
28.7%
Attainment 8
44.2
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.3%
Basics 9-5
48.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.1%
EBacc APS
3.67
EBacc 9-5
9.9%
EBacc 9-4
12.4%
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About High Tunstall College of Science

High Tunstall College of Science is a secondary school in Hartlepool, Hartlepool. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. The school has around 1,396 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ | More schools in Hartlepool

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for High Tunstall College of Science, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about High Tunstall College of Science

What is High Tunstall College of Science's Ofsted rating?
High Tunstall College of Science received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are High Tunstall College of Science's latest exam results?
High Tunstall College of Science: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is High Tunstall College of Science located?
High Tunstall College of Science is a secondary school in Hartlepool, Hartlepool (TS26 0LQ).
How many pupils attend High Tunstall College of Science?
High Tunstall College of Science has around 1,396 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare High Tunstall College of Science with other schools?
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