High Tunstall College of Science Catchment Area
High Tunstall College of Science is a foundation secondary school in Hartlepool , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1396 pupils, and a capacity of 1394 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
1,396
Pupils
1,394
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
High Tunstall College of Science Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for High Tunstall College of Science?
The catchment area for High Tunstall College of Science is the geographic zone Hartlepool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at High Tunstall College of Science are allocated by Hartlepool using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hartlepool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hartlepool catchment area documents →High Tunstall College of Science: at or above its 1394 place limit
High Tunstall College of Science has a published admission number of 1394 places. 1396 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1394 places. Hartlepool allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.7% of pupils at High Tunstall College of Science are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hartlepool.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Hartlepool publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Hartlepool school admissions →
High Tunstall College of Science: School Information
- Full address
- Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
- Local authority
- Hartlepool
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 111748
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to High Tunstall College of Science by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: High Tunstall College of Science
What is the catchment area for High Tunstall College of Science? ▾
The catchment area for High Tunstall College of Science is the geographic zone Hartlepool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hartlepool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is High Tunstall College of Science oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, High Tunstall College of Science currently has 1396 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1394 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for High Tunstall College of Science? ▾
Admission to High Tunstall College of Science is managed by Hartlepool. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does High Tunstall College of Science cover? ▾
High Tunstall College of Science is a secondary school in Hartlepool, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.