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Mortimer Community College

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Mortimer Community College

Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG

Community school
Pupils
1,111
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.4%
Attainment 8
41.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.1%
Basics 9-5
34.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
42.5%
EBacc APS
3.77
EBacc 9-5
11.8%
EBacc 9-4
21.2%
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About Mortimer Community College

Mortimer Community College is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. The school has around 1,111 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mortimer Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2019 — Good
  2. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Mortimer Community College

What is Mortimer Community College's Ofsted rating?
Mortimer Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Mortimer Community College's latest exam results?
Mortimer Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mortimer Community College located?
Mortimer Community College is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE33 4UG).
How many pupils attend Mortimer Community College?
Mortimer Community College has around 1,111 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mortimer Community College with other schools?
View Mortimer Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in South Tyneside.