Harton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Address | Lisle Road, NE34 6DL |
| School Website | www.harton-tc.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1914274050 |
| URN | 144204 |
School Census
| Total | 1631 |
| Girls/Boys | 845/786 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 394 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/02/2024 | Good |
| 01/03/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 09/01/2013 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/03/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 49.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.97 |
| Progress 8 | -0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 71% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.37 |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 596 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 217 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 290 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 284 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 617 |
| As first preference | 314 |
| As second preference | 200 |
| As third preference | 103 |
| Total Offers Made | 265 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 595 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 235 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 599 |
| As first preference | 359 |
| As second preference | 204 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 262 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 613 |
| As first preference | 311 |
| As second preference | 238 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 264 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 257 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 583 |
| As first preference | 313 |
| As second preference | 210 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 634 |
| As first preference | 353 |
| As second preference | 235 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 271 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 269 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 63% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 10.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 10.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Harton Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: East Avenue, , NE34 6PF
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harton House Road East, , NE34 6DZ
Ridgeway Primary Academy
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Park Avenue, , NE34 8AB