Hart Primary School vs High Tunstall College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hart Primary School
Hartlepool · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
114 students
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Hart Primary School Hartlepool, North East | High Tunstall College of Science Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #233 of 811 | #87 of 185 |
| National rank | #4569 of 15,697 | #1955 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 114 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 114 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 9% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.hartelwickfederation.org.uk/hart/ | www.htcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hart Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 50.1).
- •High Tunstall College of Science is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 114.
- •Hart Primary School 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 Hart Primary School better than High Tunstall College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), Hart Primary School ranks higher (66.5 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 Hart Primary School and High Tunstall College of Science?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hart Primary School: 114. High Tunstall College of Science: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hart Primary School and High Tunstall College of Science rank in North East?
Hart Primary School is 233rd of 811 and High Tunstall College of Science is 87th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).