Mortimer Community College
URN: 108727 • South Shields NE33 4UG
Overview
- Name
- Mortimer Community College
- URN
- 108727
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Hignett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01914566511
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Reading Road, South Shields NE33 4UG
Summary
Mortimer Community College, located in South Shields, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,111 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,085. The school prioritises the safety and well-being of its students while fostering an environment of respect, ambition, and resilience. The ethos of the college centres on making a positive difference, with a commitment to providing quality education that is both challenging and supportive.
The curriculum at Mortimer is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging independent learning and celebrating achievements. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom. Mortimer Community College also has a strong focus on inclusivity, providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
In terms of performance, the school has shown improvement in recent years, with key stage 4 results indicating a steady progression in attainment. The college actively engages with parents and the local community, recognising the importance of partnerships in education. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website.
The curriculum at Mortimer is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging independent learning and celebrating achievements. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, enhancing the educational experience beyond the classroom. Mortimer Community College also has a strong focus on inclusivity, providing support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
In terms of performance, the school has shown improvement in recent years, with key stage 4 results indicating a steady progression in attainment. The college actively engages with parents and the local community, recognising the importance of partnerships in education. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website.
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Nearby alternatives
- Harton Technology College (76.5)
- St Wilfrid's RC College (70.2)
- St Wilfrid's RC College (66.9)
- Harton Academy (57.9)
- South Shields School (46.2)
Key details
- LA
- South Tyneside
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1085
- Pupils
- 1111
- Boys
- 580
- Girls
- 531
- FSM %
- 41.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1111 | 580 | 531 | 1085 | 41.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1096 | 561 | 535 | 1085 | 40.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1048 | 508 | 540 | 1085 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1048 | 508 | 540 | 1085 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1052 | 511 | 541 | 1085 | 42.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1031 | 495 | 536 | 1085 | 39.90 |
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