Dyke House Sports and Technology College vs St Hild's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,293 students
St Hild's Church of England School
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
581 students
| Measure | Dyke House Sports and Technology College Hartlepool, North East | St Hild's Church of England School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #65 of 185 | #171 of 185 |
| National rank | #1694 of 4,090 | #3851 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,293 | 581 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,293 | 581 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | 52.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.2 | 34.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | 25.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75.1% | 39.8% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 2.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | dha.northerneducationtrust.org/ | sthilds.neat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dyke House Sports and Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 13.7).
- •Dyke House Sports and Technology College is the larger school with 1,293 students compared with 581.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dyke House Sports and Technology College better than St Hild's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Dyke House Sports and Technology College ranks higher (55.4 vs 13.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dyke House Sports and Technology College and St Hild's Church of England School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College: 1,293. St Hild's Church of England School: 581. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dyke House Sports and Technology College and St Hild's Church of England School rank in North East?
Dyke House Sports and Technology College is 65th of 185 and St Hild's Church of England School is 171st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).