Harton Primary School
East Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Harton Primary School is a primary school in South Shields for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 62 schools in South Tyneside. It ranks 6th of 18 primary schools in South Shields. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 November 2013, report published 12 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
Harton Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to learn. Pupils know that they belong here. Pupils are part of an inclusive and welcoming family. All pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have positive relationships with other pupils and the adults in school. High expectations are set for pupils' behaviours in school. Pupils meet these expectations. They are polite and kind to each other. Pupils are very well behaved during lessons and at social times. Classrooms are busy and industrious places where pupils engage well in their learning. Poor behaviour and bullying are very rare. If they do happen, staff respond swiftly and effectively. Staff are passionate about pupils achieving the very best they possibly can across all areas of the curriculum. These expectations are clearly understood by pupils. Pupils are determined to be the best they can be in whatever they do. They work hard in lessons and achieve well in many areas of school life. Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular experiences. These include a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) week. Pupils go on visits out of school. Some pupils, for example, went to Jarrow Hall as part of learning about Anglo-Saxons. Pupils broaden their skills and interests through clubs, including yoga, history and construction.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, some of the tasks that pupils are given to complete do not focus precisely enough on the most important knowledge that pupils need for the intended learning. This means that sometimes pupils are not learning key concepts and skills as securely and effectively as they could. The school should make sure that teachers receive the support they need to choose tasks that support the intended learning more precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
636 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Harton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 51% met the expected standard |
| Sea View Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Mortimer Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 45% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Donnelly
- Phone
- 01914562150
- Address
- East Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6PF
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- URN
- 136178
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.