Harton Primary School

URN: 136178 • South Shields NE34 6PF

Overview

Name
Harton Primary School
URN
136178
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Robert Donnelly (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01914562150
Website
Visit
Address
East Avenue, South Shields NE34 6PF

Summary

Harton Primary School is a mixed community school located in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 670 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where the focus is on personalising education to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school aims to build strong relationships with families from the earliest stages of education, ensuring a solid foundation for children's development.

The curriculum at Harton Primary School emphasises discovery, adventure, and exploration, providing a wide range of learning experiences that promote both academic and personal growth. The school actively engages with the local community, contributing to its regeneration and cohesion. Recent initiatives include a successful allotment project and various e-safety information sessions aimed at educating families about digital safety.

Attendance is a key priority at Harton Primary School, with a target of 97% to ensure students achieve their full potential. The school offers support through a dedicated team of family support and attendance workers, ready to assist families facing challenges related to school attendance.

Key details

LA
South Tyneside
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
670
Boys
352
Girls
318
FSM %
37.80
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-25
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Tyne and Wear

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 670 352 318 630 37.80
2024-09-11 684 359 325 630 39.80
2023-09-11 689 367 322 630 40.30
2022-09-11 689 367 322 630 40.30
2021-09-11 689 359 330 630 37.60
2020-09-11 697 361 336 630 30.30

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