High Tunstall College of Science vs Northfield School and Sports College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 8.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,399 students
Northfield School and Sports College
Billingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,522 students
| Measure | High Tunstall College of Science Hartlepool, North East | Northfield School and Sports College Billingham, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 185 | #80 of 185 |
| National rank | #1955 of 4,090 | #1832 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,399 | 1,522 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 1,522 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.3 | 45.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.2% | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.1% | 66.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.67 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hartlepool | Billingham |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.htcs.org.uk/ | northfieldssc.org/ |
The verdict
- •Northfield School and Sports College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.8 vs 50.1).
- •Northfield School and Sports College is the larger school with 1,522 students compared with 1,399.
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 High Tunstall College of Science better than Northfield School and Sports College?
On the Success Index (England), Northfield School and Sports College ranks higher (52.8 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 High Tunstall College of Science and Northfield School and Sports College?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Billingham in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Tunstall College of Science: 1,399. Northfield School and Sports College: 1,522. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Tunstall College of Science and Northfield School and Sports College rank in North East?
High Tunstall College of Science is 87th of 185 and Northfield School and Sports College is 80th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).