Harton Academy
South Shields, NE34 6DL · South Tyneside · secondary school
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5th of 8 secondary schools in South Tyneside we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 640 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.5 · 41 | 30% | 1.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.48 · 17 | 25% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.2 · 35 | 10% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harton Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 38.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.48 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, football, cricket, swimming, and various expeditions to Kenya, Morocco, Nepal, Cambodia, Ecuador, Borneo, the Himalaya, and Tanzania. The school also hosts musical performances and concerts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,599 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,601. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Harton Academy
Overview
Harton Academy is described as a school where "standards of education and behaviour are high" and pupils "thoroughly enjoy attending." The report highlights an "exceptional" personal development offer and an "extremely successful" sixth-form provision, noting that staff have taken effective action to address previous inspection concerns.
Strengths
- Pupils access a "broad and ambitious curriculum" delivered by subject specialists with "knowledge and enthusiasm."
- The personal development offer is "exceptional," with a "well-organised and committed pastoral team" providing effective support.
- Sixth-form students "thrive" in an "outstanding" provision, performing highly in exams and accessing exemplary enrichment opportunities.
- Behaviour is "calm and orderly," with pupils described as "courteous, responsible, polite and well behaved."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve well," supported by appropriate interventions and teacher strategies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should implement planned curriculum changes to ensure consistency in lesson delivery, particularly for disadvantaged pupils in Years 7 to 11.
- Trustees and leaders must continue to review and quality assure new internal systems and procedures to further improve standards.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that leaders now take "decisive and effective action" when concerns are raised.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.3 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 43.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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