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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Policy (sen)
- SEND – Intent, Implementation and Impact Plan (sen)
- Pupil Consent Form (sen)
- STC SEND Update (sen)
- New SENDCO – Letter to Parents (sen)
- How Sick is Too Sick for School? – Illness and Absence from School (sen)
- SEND News (sen)
- Leave of Absence/Holidays In Term Time (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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