Archive for 2026

Join us for our annual Family Fireworks Display We are delighted to invite you to our annual THS Family Fireworks Display, taking place on Thursday 5 November. Join us for a fun-filled evening – a perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends to enjoy a spectacular riverside fireworks show, all while supporting the […]

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We are now taking bookings for our popular Holiday Camp for October half term! Big Adventures Holiday Camp will run from Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October and includes exciting trips to Play Factory and Hopetown Spooktacular in Darlington, as well as activities including celebrating all things Autumn, a Halloween Forest School, and a […]

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Year 11 students and their parents are warmly invited to attend our Sixth Form Open Evening, which will take place in the Main Hall and our Sixth Form building on Thursday 15 October, 6.00pm-7.30pm. The Sixth Form Open Evening is an opportunity for Year 11 students at THS and those from other schools in the […]

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Our Year 7 Information Evening is for both THS parents and those in the local community exploring our school for their child’s next step. Why should I attend? We are very proud of our active transition programme which makes your child’s journey to our Senior School a very seamless progression indeed and this means starting […]

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We are excited to invite you to experience just what makes Teesside High School so special during our next Whole School Open Day, taking place on Saturday 19 September 2026. What should I expect? Teesside High School (THS) Open Days give families the opportunity to explore what our school has to offer in a relaxed and informal […]

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Among the individual GCSE success stories at Teesside High School is Annabel, who returned from Australia just in time to collect her results.  Annabel recently made history as the youngest ever athlete ever selected to represent the UK at the prestigious Pony Club Tetrathlon International exchange. Sixteen-year-old Annabel, a Year 11 student has balanced her […]

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We are proud to announce another year of academic excellence, maintaining a strong 78% pass rate for students achieving five or more GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English and Mathematics. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment that ensures every pupil thrives. This year’s results are particularly impressive given the diverse extra-curricular commitments of […]

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Students from Teesside High School are celebrating excellent A-level results. 56% of all examination results at the 6 months-18 years school in Eaglescliffe received impressive A*-A grades, with recipients now progressing to study the likes of ecology and wildlife conservation, zoology and Software Engineering, securing places at top universities and highly competitive apprenticeships. In addition, […]

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We are incredibly proud to announce that three Teesside High School students have qualified for the prestigious English Schools’ Athletics Championships, taking place this summer. English Schools’ Athletics Championships The English Schools’ Athletics Championships (ESAA) is the premier national athletics competition for students in England aged 12–18, bringing together the very best young athletes from […]

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Three talented musicians from Teesside High School took to the stage to celebrate the official opening of Stockton’s spectacular new Waterfront park on Saturday. Faith in Year 8 and Emilia and Libby in Year 10 joined Director of Music, Mrs Shevels, and 72 primary school children from across the area to accompany local folk band […]

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It has been an emotional two weeks as we have said a fond farewell to Year 13 and a huge ‘good luck’ to Year 11, as examination season commences across the school. Examinations The start of examinations represents the closing stages of the academic year, but we still have an awful lot to fit in […]

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It was an excellent day at the District Athletics Championships yesterday, where over 40 pupils travelled to Middlesbrough Sports Village to represent Teesside High School. District Athletics Champions Our Junior Girls dominated their category, winning the District Champions title by over 20 points, with the Intermediate Girls’ team taking 3rd. Facing tough team competitions against […]

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Students at Teesside High School will welcome Team GB athlete Bianca Williams to lessons on Friday 8 May, as the professional sprinter visits to offer an engaging insight into elite sport. Bianca Williams was instrumental to Great Britain‘s silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. She ranks 5th on the […]

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Longer days and lots of sunshine has made for a glorious start to the summer term. Welcome to new families – start of the summer term Following a rather busy Easter break, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the staff members, families and children who joined us following the official opening of […]

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This morning, we proudly opened the doors to our stunning new Early Years setting for children aged 6 months to 4 years – Riverbank Nursery. Riverbank Nursery at Teesside High School Riverbank Nursery is the result of months of dedication from an incredible team, strengthened by the expertise of several outstanding new members of staff. […]

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The last four weeks have flown by in a flash and we find ourselves approaching Easter. Time is a thief! The sun has made a welcome return to the grounds and the children have truly made the most of the fresh air, lighter evenings and spring conditions. It is lovely to see match reports from […]

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This week, Teesside High School proudly brought the vibrant and uplifting Sister Act Jr. to life in a production that truly celebrated the talent, dedication and spirit of our students. From the very first rehearsal to the final curtain call, the cast and crew demonstrated exceptional commitment, embracing the energy, humour and heart of this […]

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Prep School pupils are set for an insightful afternoon on Thursday 12 March as they welcome businesses from a wide range of sectors to a special Careers event. Prep School Careers Fair Children in Years 3–6 will take part in an exciting Careers Fair, where representatives from a variety of professions and organisations will visit […]

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A Year 11 student at Teesside High School has been selected to represent the United Kingdom at the prestigious Pony Club Tetrathlon International Exchange in Australia later this year. Annabel, 16, from Yarm, is the youngest ever athlete to have been selected to represent her country in this event. Tetrathlon is a challenging team and […]

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Monday 2 March is National Offer Day – the day thousands of families in Teesside receive their child’s secondary school allocation. It is often a nervous wait to see if your first choice is confirmed, and it may feel like bad news if your preferred mainstream school is over-subscribed. At Teesside High School, we have […]

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It has been a super enjoyable first half term of the year. Open Day It was a pleasure to welcome prospective families to our Whole School Open Day and to officially open the doors to Riverbank Nursery, our beautiful new setting for 0–4 year olds, for the very first time. The event had a wonderful […]

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Riverbank Nursery Teesside High School welcomed prospective families to its first Riverbank Nursery Open Day on Saturday 7 February, offering an exclusive preview of the new facility ahead of its formal launch later this spring. Riverbank Nursery combines the warmth and intimacy of a specialist Early Years setting with the strength, stability and educational excellence […]

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A Teesside High School pupil has launched a bid to become the next Darlington Youth MP. What is a Youth MP? Anu in Year 10 is standing for election to become Darlington’s Member of Youth Parliament, leading the Darlington Youth Cabinet, and hopes to take forward issues that children and young people from the borough of […]

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Teesside High School has opened the doors to its stunning new nursery provision for children aged 6 months to 4 years. The independent school welcomed prospective families to its first Riverbank Nursery Open Day on Saturday 7 February, offering an exclusive preview of the new facility ahead of its formal launch later this spring. Extensive […]

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We have had a busy start to the spring term, with much more to look forward to. Mock examinations Firstly, I want to say a huge well done to our Year 11 and 12 students who started their spring term sitting their mock examinations. I appreciate it must have taken a lot of hard work […]

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Following the outstanding success of the 2025 THS Spring Ball, we are delighted to once again invite staff, parents and THS alumni to enjoy an evening of dinner and dancing at Wynyard Hall on Friday 8 May, 7.00pm until late. Last year’s Spring Ball raised a combined £5,000, including over £1,000 for the event’s auction […]

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The Modern Foreign Languages Department is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for all students in Years 7-12 to take part in a festive trip to Berlin from Monday 14 December to Thursday 17 December. Berlin Berlin is Germany’s vibrant capital, known for its rich history, world-class museum and beautiful art, blending historical landmarks with […]

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We are delighted to invite students and families in Years 9-12 to the 20th annual THS Careers Convention which will take place on Tuesday 27 January, 6.00pm-8.00pm in the Main Hall. Teesside High School’s Careers Convention is an informative event which attracts over 40 universities, training providers and local businesses in order to provide up-to-date […]

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During the first week of the Christmas break, 39 THS students travelled to Pfunds in south-west Austria, for the much-anticipated 2025 ski trip. In order to prepare for the trip, pupils had the opportunity to hone their skills at the dry ski slope at Silksworth Sports Complex in Sunderland. This gave them the chance to […]

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