Mortimer Community College vs Sea View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mortimer Community College
South Shields · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,139 students
Sea View Primary School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
366 students
| Measure | Mortimer Community College South Shields, North East | Sea View Primary School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #131 of 185 | #482 of 811 |
| National rank | #2875 of 4,090 | #9740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,139 | 366 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,139 | 366 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 56.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk/ | www.seaviewprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Sea View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.9 vs 31.7).
- •Mortimer Community College is the larger school with 1,139 students compared with 366.
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 Mortimer Community College better than Sea View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sea View Primary School ranks higher (41.9 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 Mortimer Community College and Sea View Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mortimer Community College: 1,139. Sea View Primary School: 366. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mortimer Community College and Sea View Primary School rank in North East?
Mortimer Community College is 131st of 185 and Sea View Primary School is 482nd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).