school in the 2017/2018 academic year. Of these, 1.6% are pupils with a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or education, health and care (EHC) plan, with a further 9.8% possessing a record without statements. This is less than the national average of 4.4% and 10.4% respectively. 2004 official statistics 2004 Statistics based on Year 11 students Of the students attending the school in 2004, 231 started the school year at the age of 15, meaning that they started the year as part of Year 11. 38 of the 231 possessed some form of special needs, 6 with statements. Out of the year group a solid 55% obtained a 5+ A*-C attainment level at the start of the school year, with 96% holding a 5+ A*-G attainment level, and 98% managing at least an entry level qualification. This start of year achievement would leave High Tunstall above average for both the Hartlepool LEA and England. Four-year record Notable former pupils Ryan Brobbel, professional footballer Michael Brown, former Premier League footballer and England U21 international Jonathan Mitchell, professional footballer Bryn Morris, professional footballer References External links Performance tables from Department for Education and Skills: and College Website: http://www.htcs.org.uk Secondary schools in the Borough of Hartlepool Foundation schools in the Borough of Hartlepool