Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ · Hartlepool · secondary school
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1st of 5 secondary schools in Hartlepool we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 224 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 34% | 3.16 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.6 · 70 | 31% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 26% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.3 · 52 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dyke House Sports and Technology College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 57.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join chess, gardening, and literacy buddy clubs, participate in forensic science experiences, and take part in coast to coast cycling. Trips include geography study visits, Olympic village visits, and foreign visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,293 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Dyke House Sports and Technology College
Overview
The report describes a school where "success is celebrated every day" and pupils take "immense pride in their studies." Leaders maintain "high ambition for all," resulting in a curriculum that is "exceptionally well designed" and a community spirit that is "strong." The inspection concludes that the school provides an outstanding education with superb behaviour and effective safeguarding.
Strengths
- The curriculum enables pupils to "build their knowledge over time" and link learning across subjects, with "authentic texts" deepening understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "carefully considered," with "skilful adaptations" ensuring they "achieve remarkably well."
- Reading is given "central importance," with programmes that swiftly identify needs and help pupils "catch-up quickly" or develop a "love of reading."
- Pupils’ conduct is "superb," creating a "calm and orderly" environment where rare incidents of bullying are "swiftly dealt with."
- Sixth-form students are "exceptionally passionate," benefiting from "bespoke support," work placements, and high progression to Russell Group universities.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having a "clear understanding of the local risks" and pupils being well supported to disclose concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.7 |
| 2024/25 | 49.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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