Harton Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Harton Academy is a secondary school in South Shields for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in South Shields. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 6 February 2024, report published 20 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

268 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.6

42.6, 3.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.1%

38.1%, 7.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59%

59%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.3%

49.3%, 8.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.91

3.91, 0.18 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

149 students

Average point score per A level entry30.51

30.51, 4.49 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,599 pupils on roll, with places for 1,601

Eligible for free school meals33.3%

33.3%, 6.8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.9%

10.9%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support25.2%

25.2%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Harton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Mortimer Community College	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 41.9
St Wilfrid's RC College	0.9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 48.2
Whitburn Church of England Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 51.6
Boldon School	2 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 37.1
Monkwearmouth Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 45.8

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jon Skurr
Phone: 01914274050
Website: harton-tc.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
Local authority: South Tyneside
URN: 144204

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.