SecondaryData as of May 2026

Mortimer Community College

Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Mortimer Community College, South Shields

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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	40.8	46.4
2023/24	36.6	46.4
2024/25	41.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.51	0.00
2023/24	-0.53	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Nearby secondary schools

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Park View School

0.46 km away · Community special school

Good

Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre

0.54 km away · Pupil referral unit

Good

St Wilfrid's RC College

0.69 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Tyne Coast College

0.7 km away · Further education

Harton Academy

1.35 km away · Academy converter

Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 60 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. The school has around 1,111 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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.

Sept 2019 — Good
May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Mortimer Community College?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 60 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Mortimer Community College.

What are Mortimer Community College's latest exam results?

Mortimer Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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?

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