Teesside High School
· TS16 9AT
Teesside High School is a well-established independent all-through day school in Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. The school emphasizes a 'thinking curriculum' and forest school pedagogy, blending traditional academic rigour with outdoor education and pastoral care. With 305 pupils, it maintains a small-school ethos while offering comprehensive facilities across nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth form provision.
- →Forest school and outdoor education integrated throughout the curriculum
- →All-through provision from nursery to sixth form with strong pastoral transitions
- →Smaller cohort size (305 pupils) allows personalized attention and family atmosphere
- →Recognition as a leading independent school in the North East region
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a nurturing, progressive environment that values independent thinking, outdoor learning, and holistic development alongside academic excellence. Families seeking an alternative to more traditionally pressurized independent schooling.
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Contact & visit
The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, Stockton on Tees
TS16 9AT
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Teesside High School?
Day fees at Teesside High School are approximately £16,035 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Teesside High School?
Teesside High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Teesside High School's exam results?
At Teesside High School, 0% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 20.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Teesside High School a boarding school?
Teesside High School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Teesside High School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Teesside High School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong outdoor learning and forest school philosophy differentiates the school
✓Genuine pastoral care and wellbeing focus alongside academics
✓Small school size creates family atmosphere and personalized attention
✓Forward-thinking, progressive pedagogy with emphasis on thinking skills
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting independent external validation of standards
!Smaller pupil cohort (305) may mean fewer specialist facilities or co-curricular breadth compared to larger independent schools
!Limited public information on academic outcomes and university destinations