Question 1

Is High Tunstall College of Science a good school?

Accepted Answer

The January 2025 Ofsted inspection graded behaviour and attitudes as Good and personal development as Good, and confirmed safeguarding is effective. Quality of education and leadership and management were graded Requires Improvement, with the report highlighting variability in how securely pupils learn and remember key knowledge.

Question 2

What are the fees at High Tunstall College of Science?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school, there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for normal school costs such as uniform, equipment and optional trips.

Question 3

How do I apply for a Year 7 place?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through the local authority coordinated admissions process. Families should check Hartlepool's current secondary admissions timetable for the relevant on-time application deadline and offer day.

Question 4

What are the GCSE performance indicators like?

Accepted Answer

In the FindMySchool GCSE academic outcomes ranking, the school is ranked 2,170th of 3,895 schools in England and 3rd in Hartlepool. Attainment 8 is 44.3 and Progress 8 is -0.32.

Question 5

Does the school have specialist SEND provision?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has specially resourced provision for pupils with SEND, including autism and medical and physical disabilities, and a second resourced provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.

Question 6

What is the Ofsted inspection outcome and date?

Accepted Answer

The most recent inspection took place on 28 and 29 January 2025, with the report published in March 2025. Key judgements were: Quality of education Requires Improvement; Behaviour and attitudes Good; Personal development Good; Leadership and management Requires Improvement.

Question 7

What are the key admissions priorities if the school is oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Published criteria include: EHCP naming the school; looked-after and previously looked-after children; siblings; named partner primary schools and admission zones; and then distance as a tie-breaker using the local authority’s measurement method.

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