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Harton Academy

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Harton Academy

Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL

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Pupils
1,672
Ages
11-18
FSM
35.0%
Attainment 8
42.5
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.6%
Basics 9-5
38.1%

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
49.3%
EBacc APS
3.90
EBacc 9-5
23.1%
EBacc 9-4
36.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.51
A*-A Grades
14.9%
A*-B Grades
40.2%
AAB+ %
5.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 166 students entered

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About Harton Academy

Harton Academy is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. The school has around 1,672 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Harton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jan 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: Harton Technology College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Harton Academy

What is Harton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Harton Academy's latest exam results?
Harton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Harton Academy located?
Harton Academy is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside (NE34 6DL).
How many pupils attend Harton Academy?
Harton Academy has around 1,672 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Harton Academy with other schools?
View Harton Academy'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.