The Education Training Collective
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About The Education Training Collective
The Education Training Collective, a state secondary in Stockton-on-Tees, serves students aged 16 to 99, making it an unusual sixth-form and adult education centre rather than a traditional school. Its headline metric for A-level progress is a value-added score of -0.67, which is well below the local authority average Progress 8 of -0.11 for secondary schools. This means that, on average, students here achieve roughly two-thirds of a grade less per subject than would be expected based on their prior attainment, a gap that stands out as significantly worse than the LA norm. The school’s progress banding is officially rated as 'Well below average', and its points per entry grade of C- (27.93 points) reinforces this picture. With 289 pupils in the most recent 2023/24 data, it is a sizeable institution, but its academic outcomes place it firmly at the lower end of the spectrum compared with local peers like St Michael's Catholic Academy or All Saints Church of England Academy.
Looking closer at the exam results, the school’s best three A-levels average grade is a C, with a points score of 29.97. The proportion of entries achieving AAB or higher is just 9.4%, which is modest. The value-added score has a lower confidence interval of -0.76 and an upper of -0.59, meaning the negative trend is statistically reliable. There is no KS2 or GCSE data provided, so it is not possible to compare earlier stages, but for post-16 study, the collective’s outcomes are notably weaker than the LA average for similar institutions. The school does not appear in the top three ranked peers in the local area, and there are three outstanding-rated schools in the same local authority, including North Shore Academy just 1.6 km away. For parents prioritising strong A-level results, this school may not be the strongest option locally.
On the practical side, the school offers an impressive range of facilities, including science labs, a sports hall, gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre, and a sixth-form centre, alongside clubs like gardening, Young Enterprise, and eco club. Sports on offer include cricket, rugby, hockey, and gymnastics. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Grant Glendinning. Given its age range extending to 99, it clearly caters to adult learners as well as teenagers, which may suit families looking for a flexible, community-focused environment rather than a traditional sixth form. However, with no mention of SEND provisions or oversubscription data, it is hard to gauge how competitive admissions are. This school will likely appeal most to students who value a broad facility set and a non-selective, inclusive atmosphere, but who are less focused on top-tier academic outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Harvard Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB |
| Headteacher | Grant Glendinning |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
GCSE Results
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
32.8
'22/23
29.5
'23/24
27.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where school leavers go
2022/2340%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 711 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
3%
Russell Group
4%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)40%
- Employment25%
- Not sustained16%
- Apprenticeship10%
- Further education6%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology55
- Sociology54
- Mathematics38
- Media/Film/Tv Studies35
- History32
- Chemistry30
- Biology29
- Law27
- Business Studies:Single22
- Computer Studies / Computing21
- English Literature21
- Geography21
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Education Training Collective
Contact Information
Harvard Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6FB
Journey to School
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