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Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6DL, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,672
Capacity
1,601
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 73% of students progressing to university. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.6 is above average nationally, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 59%, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Additionally, 49% of students enter the EBacc, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 35% 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%. | 49% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
Asian Bangladeshi10.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.4%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.97568, -1.40743 · NE34 6DL
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN144204
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.harton-tc.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Harton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Harton Academy a good school?
Harton Academy scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Harton Academy in GCSEs?
Harton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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