Harton Technology College
URN: 108726 • South Shields NE34 6DL
Overview
- Name
- Harton Technology College
- URN
- 108726
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 76.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ken Gibson (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lisle Road, South Shields NE34 6DL
Summary
Harton Technology College is a mixed community secondary school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 1,621 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,601. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth. With a focus on inclusivity, approximately 27.2% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school’s commitment to serving a diverse community.
The school offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for future opportunities, including a strong emphasis on careers education. The Harton Careers Newsletter provides students with valuable information about job opportunities, university options, and labour market insights, helping them make informed decisions about their futures. Recent celebrations of GCSE success highlight the school’s dedication to academic excellence and the collaborative efforts of students, staff, and families.
Harton Technology College also prioritises community engagement, hosting events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, which invites prospective students and their families to explore the school and meet staff. This initiative underscores the school’s ethos of building strong relationships within the community and supporting students at every stage of their educational journey.
The school offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for future opportunities, including a strong emphasis on careers education. The Harton Careers Newsletter provides students with valuable information about job opportunities, university options, and labour market insights, helping them make informed decisions about their futures. Recent celebrations of GCSE success highlight the school’s dedication to academic excellence and the collaborative efforts of students, staff, and families.
Harton Technology College also prioritises community engagement, hosting events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, which invites prospective students and their families to explore the school and meet staff. This initiative underscores the school’s ethos of building strong relationships within the community and supporting students at every stage of their educational journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Wilfrid's RC College (70.2)
- St Wilfrid's RC College (66.9)
- Mortimer Community College (57.9)
- Harton Academy (57.9)
- South Shields School (46.2)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1601
- Pupils
- 1621
- Boys
- 765
- Girls
- 855
- FSM %
- 27.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-01-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1621 | 765 | 855 | 1601 | 27.20 |
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