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Harton Academy

South Tyneside, NE34 6DLSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
Progress 8
-0.48
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
304 1st-choice / 268 places
Ranking
#2,576
of 3,141 nationally

About Harton Academy

Harton Academy is a popular choice among South Tyneside families, with 304 first-preference applications for 268 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. Of those first-preference applicants, 265 received offers, indicating strong local demand. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. Parents will note that inspectors awarded Outstanding for both sixth-form provision and personal development, while behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and quality of education were all rated Good. The school is large, with 1,672 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,601, and has a higher-than-average proportion of students eligible for free school meals at 35 per cent.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLisle Road, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 6DL
HeadteacherJon Skurr
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils1,672
Free School Meals (FSM)35.0%
School Capacity1,672 / 1,601 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallScience LabsLibraryGymnasiumSixth Form CentreTheatreMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

RugbyFootballMartial ArtsDanceNetballAthleticsRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaGardeningScience ClubArt ClubDebateYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harton Academy

Harton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.