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High Tunstall College of Science

Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
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High Tunstall College of Science
Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
1,396 Pupils
1,394 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.70% FSM %
735 Boys
661 Girls
About High Tunstall College of Science

High Tunstall College of Science is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Hartlepool, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,396 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,394. Current headteacher: Mark Tilling.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hartlepool or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hartlepool
Region North East
Administrative District Hartlepool
Parliamentary Constituency Hartlepool
Ward Rural West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10003064
URN 111748
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Timothy Blades Chair of Governors 03/10/2019 02/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Marion Agar Governor 26/02/2019 25/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Asensio Governor 07/01/2025 06/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Atkinson Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Carr Governor 07/09/2022 24/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Darby Governor 16/02/2023 15/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Joanne Foreman Governor 29/09/2023 17/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah France-Gorton Governor 18/10/2025 19/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Hauxwell Governor 26/04/2022 25/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Hayward Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Lewandowski Governor 24/11/2024 23/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rachael Metcalf Governor 24/11/2024 23/11/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
West Park Primary School
0.52 km • Hartlepool
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Throston Primary School
1.17 km • Hartlepool
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool
1.17 km • Hartlepool
Other
Springwell School
1.3 km • Hartlepool
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Catcote Academy
1.38 km • Hartlepool
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Jesmond Gardens Primary School
1.41 km • Hartlepool
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Frequently Asked Questions
High Tunstall College of Science is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hartlepool, Hartlepool.
High Tunstall College of Science has 1,396 pupils, with a capacity of 1,394.
High Tunstall College of Science caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at High Tunstall College of Science is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at High Tunstall College of Science is Mr Mark Tilling.
High Tunstall College of Science is at Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ, in the Hartlepool local authority, North East.
Sixth form at High Tunstall College of Science: Does not have a sixth form.
High Tunstall College of Science is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Tilling
Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
01429261446
www.htcs.org.uk/
Location
TS26 0LQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 111748
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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