Best 3 Secondary schools in Hartlepool – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Dyke House Sports and Technology College (Secondary) in Hartlepool; Manor Community Academy (Secondary) in Hartlepool; High Tunstall College of Science (Secondary) in Hartlepool — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Dyke House Sports and Technology College, Manor Community Academy and High Tunstall College of Science. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and foundation school type located around Hartlepool and Hartlepool, Teesside. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Dyke House Sports and Technology College), published May 2022. The lowest is 2 (Manor Community Academy), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Dyke House Sports and Technology College (May 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 40–45%, range 25–30%–50–55%; all within the NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Dyke House Sports and Technology College TS24 8NQ	Manor Community Academy TS25 3PS	High Tunstall College of Science TS26 0LQ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Hartlepool TS24 8NQ	Hartlepool Teesside TS25 3PS	Hartlepool TS26 0LQ
Latest Ofsted	1 11 May 2022	2 14 Nov 2021	2 19 Jul 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1360	1326	1394
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST	NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST	Hartlepool (805)
Website	dha.northerneducationtrust.org	mca.northerneducationtrust.org	www.htcs.org.uk
Telephone	01429266377	01429288338	01429261446
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Dyke House Sports and Technology College

TS24 8NQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hartlepool
TS24 8NQ
Ofsted: 1 11 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: dha.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01429266377

Manor Community Academy

TS25 3PS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Hartlepool
Teesside
TS25 3PS
Ofsted: 2 14 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Website: mca.northerneducationtrust.org
Telephone: 01429288338

High Tunstall College of Science

TS26 0LQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Hartlepool
TS26 0LQ
Ofsted: 2 19 Jul 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hartlepool (805)
Website: www.htcs.org.uk
Telephone: 01429261446

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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