Foundation school · Hartlepool

High Tunstall College of Science

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Foundation schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Hartlepool council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Hartlepool's full dates

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 1399 (capacity 1394)
Gender: Mixed
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01429261446
Address: Elwick Road, West Park, Hartlepool, TS26 0LQ
Website: htcs.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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