Harton Academy
URN: 144204 • South Shields NE34 6DL
Overview
- Name
- Harton Academy
- URN
- 144204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Skurr (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01914274050
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lisle Road, South Shields NE34 6DL
Summary
Harton Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in South Shields, South Tyneside, with a current enrolment of 1,672 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,601. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, with 35% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to supporting diverse backgrounds.
The academy offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for future opportunities, including a focus on academic excellence and personal development. Recent achievements in GCSE results highlight the school’s continuous improvement and the hard work of both students and staff. Harton Academy also provides valuable resources through its Careers Newsletter, which connects students with job opportunities and insights from employers and universities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Harton Academy's ethos, exemplified by events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, where prospective students and their families can explore the school and meet staff. This commitment to building strong relationships within the community reinforces the academy's role as a supportive and enriching educational environment.
The academy offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for future opportunities, including a focus on academic excellence and personal development. Recent achievements in GCSE results highlight the school’s continuous improvement and the hard work of both students and staff. Harton Academy also provides valuable resources through its Careers Newsletter, which connects students with job opportunities and insights from employers and universities.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Harton Academy's ethos, exemplified by events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, where prospective students and their families can explore the school and meet staff. This commitment to building strong relationships within the community reinforces the academy's role as a supportive and enriching educational environment.
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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)
- Mortimer Community College (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
- THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1601
- Pupils
- 1672
- Boys
- 824
- Girls
- 848
- FSM %
- 35.00
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1672 | 824 | 848 | 1601 | 35.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1659 | 800 | 859 | 1601 | 33.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1652 | 796 | 856 | 1601 | 25.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1652 | 796 | 856 | 1601 | 25.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1654 | 785 | 869 | 1601 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1614 | 774 | 840 | 1601 | 22.00 |
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