Harton Primary School vs Mortimer Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harton Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
636 students
Mortimer Community College
South Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
| Measure | Harton Primary School South Shields, North East | Mortimer Community College South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #314 of 811 | #131 of 185 |
| National rank | #6252 of 15,697 | #2875 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 636 | 1,139 |
| Pupils on roll | 636 | 1,139 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 35.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.hartonprimary.co.uk | www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 31.7).
- •Mortimer Community College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 636.
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 Primary School better than Mortimer Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Harton Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 31.7 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 Primary School and Mortimer Community College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harton Primary School: 636. Mortimer Community College: 1,139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harton Primary School and Mortimer Community College rank in North East?
Harton Primary School is 314th of 811 and Mortimer Community College is 131st of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).