Mortimer Community College
South Shields, NE33 4UG · South Tyneside · secondary school
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6th 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 — 4.2/10 against 481 of them, against 2.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.6 · 34 | 46% | 1.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.53 · 15 | 38% | 0.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.7 · 23 | 15% | 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.
Mortimer Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.53 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 (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,139 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,156. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Mortimer Community College
Overview
Pupils describe the school as “welcoming and inclusive” with “positive relationships” and high-quality pastoral care. However, academic outcomes do not match these positive experiences, with pupils achieving less well than national peers and lacking preparation for future education or employment.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “culture of mutual respect” and high-quality pastoral support.
- The curriculum in key stage 4 has been carefully considered, with topics that “build clearly upon one another.”
- Staff ask effective questions, and lesson structures have improved.
- Pupils value enrichment opportunities, including educational visits and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
- The careers programme “informs and inspires pupils” with independent advice and visiting speakers.
Areas to improve
- Staff must consistently check pupil knowledge to address gaps and adapt lessons, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school needs precise plans to improve the quality of education, evaluating strategies that tackle under-achievement.
- Literacy provision, especially for early readers, is underdeveloped and requires a consistent, effective programme.
- Strategies to improve persistent absence must be regularly evaluated to address resulting knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 40.7 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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