Harton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lisle Road South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6DL |
| Phone | 01914274050 |
| Reference Number | 144204 |
Harton Academy has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of requires improvement to a good overall effectiveness. The school boasts high standards in education and behaviour, coupled with an outstanding focus on personal development and sixth-form provision. With a supportive and committed leadership team guiding the school, pupils benefit from a broad curriculum and dedicated pastoral support, ensuring they enjoy a positive learning environment. However, the new leadership is navigating changes which may lead to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery, particularly affecting disadvantaged pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1672 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.28%
Girls: 50.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 161 | 124 | 285 |
| 8 | 134 | 137 | 271 |
| 9 | 135 | 136 | 271 |
| 10 | 137 | 135 | 272 |
| 11 | 130 | 138 | 268 |
| 12 | 63 | 73 | 136 |
| 13 | 58 | 95 | 153 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 81.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Harton Technology College | |
| 09 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High standards of education and behaviour.
- Respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum taught by knowledgeable subject specialists.
- Outstanding personal development and sixth-form provision.
- Effective pastoral support and care for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in the delivery of some curriculum subjects.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not fully remember important information.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.28 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 246 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 82 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Harton Primary School
East Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6PF |
0.2 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Harton House Road East, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DZ |
0.41 miles |
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Ridgeway Primary Academy
Park Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8AB |
0.53 miles |
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Sea View Primary School
Norham Avenue North, Horsley Hill Community Campus, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
0.73 miles |
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Mortimer Primary School
Mortimer Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0RW |
0.77 miles |
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Ashley Academy
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
0.97 miles |
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Stanhope Primary School
Gresford Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4SZ |
1.2 miles |
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St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Nash Avenue, Whiteleas, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8NS |
1.21 miles |
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Laygate Community School
Laygate Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4JJ |
1.3 miles |
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Olive Street, South Shields, NE33 4RH |
1.31 miles |
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Westoe Crown Primary School
Sea Winnings Way, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 3NS |
1.33 miles |
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Cleadon Church of England Academy
Boldon Lane, Cleadon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7RP |
1.5 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Claypath Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4PG |
1.53 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Brockley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0TS |
1.53 miles |
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Forest View Primary
Rembrandt Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 8RZ |
1.64 miles |
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Biddick Hall Junior School
Chesterton Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SP |
1.65 miles |
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Marine Park Primary School
Hatfield Square, Woodbine Estate, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RD |
1.7 miles |
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Marsden Primary School
Mill Lane, Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7HJ |
1.88 miles |
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Biddick Hall Infants' School
Galsworthy Road, Biddick Hall County Infant School, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9JD |
1.91 miles |
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Monkton Infants' School
St Simon Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9SD |
1.95 miles |
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Bamburgh School
Norham Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 7TD |
0.69 miles |
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Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG |
0.84 miles |
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St Wilfrid's RC College
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
0.87 miles |
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Park View School
Temple Park Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 0QA |
0.87 miles |
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Tyne Coast College
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0.88 miles |
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1.01 miles |
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Whitburn Church of England Academy
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2.32 miles |
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Boldon School
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2.34 miles |
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2.82 miles |
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Kings Priory School
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3.08 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
3.24 miles |
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Red House Academy
Rutherglen Road, Red House Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN |
3.26 miles |
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Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
3.33 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
Ramillies Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5JA |
3.49 miles |
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Southlands School
Beach Road, Tynemouth, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 2QR |
3.63 miles |
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John Spence Community High School
Preston Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 9PU |
3.67 miles |
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3.81 miles |
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4.01 miles |
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