Harton Academy
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 February 2024
Standards of education and behaviour are high at Harton Academy. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers and support staff. Behaviour in lessons is calm. Established routines are well embedded throughout school. Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending school. Pupils access a broad and ambitious curriculum. They are taught by subject specialists who deliver lessons with knowledge and enthusiasm. Lessons are interesting and well structured. Pupils are encouraged to use important vocabulary and reflect on their learning. Pupils remember much of what they have been taught and can connect new knowledge to that taught previously. The quality of the school's personal development offer is exceptional. A well- organised and committed pastoral team provide effective wider support for pupils. Staff show care and compassion towards pupils. Pupils appreciate the many adults that they can go to should they need help. Most pupils are not aware of bullying at school, although a small number have experienced this. The school has an extremely successful sixth-form provision. Students in the sixth form thrive. The opportunities available for sixth-form students to develop into well- rounded young adults are exemplary.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have introduced changes to the curriculum in key stages 3 and 4. In some subjects, there is currently inconsistency in the delivery of lessons. Leaders should implement the changes they have planned to ensure that all pupils in Years 7 to 11, including those who are disadvantaged, are fully supported to make the progress that they are capable of.
- Leaders are making several well-judged changes to internal systems and procedures throughout school, including recently, to safeguarding arrangements. Many leaders have new roles and responsibilities and, as such, further changes throughout school are planned. Trustees and leaders should continue to review current systems, and ensure that they quality assure any changes, to make sure they further improve standards in all aspects of school life.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
268 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
149 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,599 pupils on roll, with places for 1,601
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
- 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.