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Mortimer Community College
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.1 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,111
Capacity
1,156
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.9, the school performs above the national average, particularly strong in English and maths where 64% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. While parent satisfaction is relatively high at 78%, the recent Ofsted report indicates that the school requires improvement, suggesting there may be areas needing attention. The school's EBacc entry rate of 43% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum, yet it may be beneficial for prospective parents to consider the overall performance trends and support available for students.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Bottom 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Bottom 50% UK |
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
87%
My child is happy
85%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child feels safe
82%
School keeps me informed
78%
I'd recommend this school
78%
Behaviour is good
77%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.2%
Asian Bangladeshi3.9%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.2%
White Other2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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54.98121, -1.42627 · NE33 4UG
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108727
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Mortimer Community College rated by Ofsted?
Mortimer Community College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Mortimer Community College a good school?
Mortimer Community College scores 13.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mortimer Community College?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mortimer Community College receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mortimer Community College in GCSEs?
Mortimer Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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