English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College vs High Tunstall College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College
Hartlepool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,420 students
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,399 students
| Measure | English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College Hartlepool, North East | High Tunstall College of Science Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 185 | #87 of 185 |
| National rank | #2750 of 4,090 | #1955 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,420 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,420 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 38.4% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 86.2% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.2 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.8% | 48.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | 3.67 |
| A level points per entry | 34.1 | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Hartlepool |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | ems.bhcet.org.uk/ | www.htcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Tunstall College of Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 33.9).
- •English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 1,399.
- •English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College 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 English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College better than High Tunstall College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), High Tunstall College of Science ranks higher (50.1 vs 33.9 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 English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College 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?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College: 1,420. High Tunstall College of Science: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College and High Tunstall College of Science rank in North East?
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College is 122nd of 185 and High Tunstall College of Science is 87th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).