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Academic Results and Inspection Reports
Teesside High School is set apart from other independent schools in the area, having achieved a prestigious standard in its latest exceptional ISI Inspection Report
Inspection Reports
Teesside High School has been placed in the top 15% of independent schools in the UK after earning a prestigious standard in its latest ISI Inspection Report.
We received high praise across all five key inspection areas and successfully met all standards. Most notably, Teesside High School has been awarded a coveted ‘significant strength’ status – becoming the only independent school in Teesside to be recognised at this level.
Under a new and rigorous ISI inspection framework, independent schools no longer receive a one-word judgment or grading by inspectors, however, the rare ‘significant strength’ accolade is reserved exclusively for demonstrating a clear, measurable and profoundly positive impact on pupils.
Teesside High School received this recognition for its ‘successful and deeply embedded approach to ensuring that pupils’ academic and pastoral needs are met’.
The report states: “Each child is valued as an individual. Regardless of their starting points, they make sustained academic progress while flourishing socially, emotionally and personally within an inclusive and nurturing school environment.”
Read our latest inspection report here.
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Inspection History
Teesside High School was judged to be Excellent in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in 2022.
“The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent. Pupils achieve a high rate of progress in changes to their attainment levels over time.”
“Communication skills are a real strength of the pupils. In discussions, pupils were highly articulate and were able to express their opinions in a mature, confident manner and with great clarity…They are insightful and perceptive beyond their years.”
“Pupils’ academic achievements outside the curriculum are excellent, at local, regional and national level. Many pupils throughout the school achieve notable success in sporting, musical, artistic and cultural arenas, both individually and in teams.” – ISI, 2022
Furthermore, Teesside High School passed its Regulatory Compliance Inspection in October 2017, meeting all Standards and being judged to be fully compliant.
ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Inspection Report April 2022
ISI Regulatory Compliance Report October 2017
ISI Integrated Inspection Report October 2013
Examination Results
We are extremely proud of our reputation for academic success and delighted to strengthen this further with another round of excellent A-level and GCSE results in August 2024. Please note, due to our independent school status, our Key Stage 4 results are not always accurately reflected in the Department for Education league tables. For up to date facts, figures and comparisons, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are a small school which punches above its weight; our examination results rival some of the most academically selective schools in the entire North East region.
Value Added
A-level pupils at Teesside High School make more progress than at any post-16 provider in Teesside, the Department for Education has revealed (February, 2025).
THS Sixth Form has the highest Progress Score of 16 post-16 schools and colleges across Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar and Cleveland.
The league table outcome places Teesside High School in the top 2% of A-level providers nationally, and in the top 100 schools or colleges in the UK.
A Progress Score evaluates how much better a student performs against what is expected given their prior examination results.
Teesside High School is the only school or college in the Tees Valley to have its Progress Score measure rated as ‘well above average’ at 0.42, meaning pupils, on average, achieve A-level results almost half a grade higher than their predictions suggest.
Read more about our value-added results here.
A-level Results
Teesside High School students celebrated a 100% A-level pass rate for the sixth successive year in August 2024.
Amongst a host of first choice university offers for students, we are particularly proud to continue our outstanding track record for applicants in medicine; every single pupil has been successful in securing their place at university in this highly selective field in our Sixth Form’s history.
GCSE Results
Almost 40% of all examination entries at THS were awarded the highest possible grades 9-7 (A**-A) in 2024. Over a third of the cohort secured 5 or more 9-7 grades.
The school also recorded an improved 5 grades at 9-4 pass rate (including English and mathematics), and 81% of students secured 5 GCSEs at 9-4.
Early Years Profile
Early Years pupils at Teesside High School achieve above and beyond their potential; they consistently outperform their counterparts on both a national and regional basis, in both independent and state settings.
Our Nursery and Reception pupils’ progress was highlighted during our ISI Inspection:
“Academic data for Prep School pupils and evidence of the excellent development levels of EYFS children, as reflected in the most recent nationally validated attainment results…show attainment levels well above those usually expected for their age.”
“Children in EYFS organise their learning with a high level of independence and choose stimulating activities, often opting for academically focused ones.”
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