High Tunstall College of Science vs Throston Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 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
Throston Primary School
Hartlepool · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
472 students
| Measure | High Tunstall College of Science Hartlepool, North East | Throston Primary School Hartlepool, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #87 of 185 | #581 of 811 |
| National rank | #1955 of 4,090 | #11731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,399 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,399 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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.htcs.org.uk/ | www.throstonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Tunstall College of Science scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.1 vs 32.6).
- •High Tunstall College of Science is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 472.
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 Throston Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Tunstall College of Science ranks higher (50.1 vs 32.6 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 Throston Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hartlepool and Hartlepool in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Tunstall College of Science: 1,399. Throston Primary School: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Tunstall College of Science and Throston Primary School rank in North East?
High Tunstall College of Science is 87th of 185 and Throston Primary School is 581st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).