Eldon Grove Academy vs High Tunstall College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eldon Grove Academy
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
496 students
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Eldon Grove Academy Hartlepool, North East | High Tunstall College of Science Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 811 | #87 of 185 |
| National rank | #3288 of 15,697 | #1955 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 496 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 496 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.eldongroveacademy.co.uk | www.htcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eldon Grove Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.3 vs 50.1).
- •High Tunstall College of Science is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 496.
- •Eldon Grove Academy is a academy school while High Tunstall College of Science is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Eldon Grove Academy better than High Tunstall College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), Eldon Grove Academy ranks higher (73.3 vs 50.1 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 Eldon Grove Academy and High Tunstall College of Science?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eldon Grove Academy: 496. High Tunstall College of Science: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eldon Grove Academy and High Tunstall College of Science rank in North East?
Eldon Grove Academy is 168th of 811 and High Tunstall College of Science is 87th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).