The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,111
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 41.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Head
- Mr Simon Hignett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Reading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Mortimer Community College a selective school?
No. Mortimer Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Mortimer Community College's Ofsted rating?
Mortimer Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Mortimer Community College?
Mortimer Community College currently has 1,111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Mortimer Community College take?
Mortimer Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Mortimer Community College?
Mortimer Community College is in South Shields, NE33 4UG, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Mortimer Community College have a sixth form?
No, Mortimer Community College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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