Is Dyke House Sports and Technology College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 1st of 5 secondary schools in Hartlepool. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dyke House Sports and Technology College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Dyke House Sports and Technology College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.3 (England: 46.2). 53.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Dyke House Sports and Technology College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Dyke House Sports and Technology College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dyke House Sports and Technology College

Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

Local ranking1st of 5 secondary schools in Hartlepool

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1360

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2024 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 53.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 250

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2023-24

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 59.0%
Apprenticeships: 13.0%
Employment: 16.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2023-24

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 34.4

35.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.1

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 23.5% nat17.1%
16-18 Cohort: 22

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1294
Boys: 655 (51%)
Girls: 638 (49%)
Capacity: 1360 (95% full)
SEND: 16.4%
FSM Eligible: 54.9%
EAL: 9.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 61.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,463/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.0%
White Other: 2.8%
Black African: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Other: 1.5%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Black Other: 1.0%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%

86.0%

White British

2.8%

White Other

2.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01429266377

dykehouse.enquiries@northerneducationtrust.org

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Mapleton Road

Hartlepool, North East

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Administrative

URN: 139405
UKPRN: 10040777
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

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