The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 670
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Robert Donnelly (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 6PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarton Technology College
Secondary · 315m away
Harton Academy
Secondary · 315m away
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 677m away
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Sea View Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tyne Coast College
16 plus · 1.6km away
St Wilfrid's RC College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Park View School
Special school · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Harton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harton Primary School?
Harton Primary School currently has 670 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harton Primary School take?
Harton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harton Primary School?
Harton Primary School is in South Shields, NE34 6PF, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Harton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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