Harton Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
South Shields, NE34 6DL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 41% in England
4 of 8 in South Tyneside
Pupils
1,599
First preferences per place
1.09
2026/27
Absence
10.0%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 43.3 | 42.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 39% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 41% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.48 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Wilfrid's RC College · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Top 41% in England
- Mortimer Community College · 0.9 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Boldon School · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 20% in England
- Whitburn Church of England Academy · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 32% in England
- Monkwearmouth Academy · 2.9 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Kings Priory School · 3.0 mi · No rating · Top 9% in England
Best secondary schools in South Shields · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Harton Academy is in Harton West (typical home £220,000, crime very low).
What is Harton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Harton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Harton Academy is in the bottom 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.