Harton Primary School

About Harton Primary School

Harton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 670 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Harton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Donnelly, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3156th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 8th out of 37 in South Tyneside.

Harton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 115 applications for 73 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Harton Primary School include Playing Fields, Library, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Rounders, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Art Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Harton Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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