Harton Academy vs Mortimer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harton Academy
South Shields · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,599 students
Mortimer Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
588 students
| Measure | Harton Academy South Shields, North East | Mortimer Primary School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #116 of 185 | #571 of 811 |
| National rank | #2635 of 4,090 | #11537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,599 | 588 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,599 | 588 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.91 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.5 | – |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.harton-tc.co.uk | www.mortimerprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 33.5).
- •Harton Academy is the larger school with 1,599 students compared with 588.
- •Harton Academy is a academy school while Mortimer Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harton Academy better than Mortimer Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harton Academy ranks higher (36.4 vs 33.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harton Academy and Mortimer Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harton Academy: 1,599. Mortimer Primary School: 588. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harton Academy and Mortimer Primary School rank in North East?
Harton Academy is 116th of 185 and Mortimer Primary School is 571st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).