AllSchools UK School Database All Schools UK
Log in Create account
School Suppliers
Resources

Best 3 Secondary schools in South Tyneside – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: St Wilfrid's RC College (Secondary) in South Shields; Harton Academy (Secondary) in South Shields; St Joseph's Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Hebburn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Wilfrid's RC College, Harton Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around South Shields, Tyne and Wear and Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Wilfrid's RC College), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 2 (Harton Academy), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Harton Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST and THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)
St Wilfrid's RC College
NE34 0QA
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0QA
Ofsted
1 4 Nov 2018
Pupils
≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website
www.st-wilfrids.org
Telephone
01914569121
Harton Academy
NE34 6DL
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6DL
Ofsted
2 20 Mar 2024
Pupils
≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website
www.harton-tc.co.uk
Telephone
01914274050
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
NE31 2ET
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 2ET
Ofsted
2 23 Nov 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website
www.stjosephs.uk.net
Telephone
01914282700
')]">

For parents & carers

Export this comparison & share it at home

Keep your shortlist organised with one-click exports to PDF and Excel — plus ad-free browsing and deeper filters.

£6.99 / month or £69 / year (2 months free) (Cancel anytime)
Comparison → PDF Comparison → Excel School profile → PDF School profile → Excel Ad-free
Join Pro to unlock all features Already have an account? Log in

Families often subscribe for a short research period, export what they need, then cancel once they’re confident.

  • Printable PDF — great for family discussions and open-day planning.
  • Excel export — add your own notes, rank schools and keep a shortlist.
  • Profile exports — save individual school pages to PDF/Excel when you’re comparing many options.
  • Deeper filters — narrow down realistic options faster (area, type, phase, trust and more).

What you get immediately

After joining, you unlock all Pro features — including exporting this exact comparison plus any other comparisons and school profiles you view (PDF & Excel).

🔒 Secure Stripe payments · Cancel anytime · No impact on admissions outcomes

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?
We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
Why can’t I see exact numbers?
To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.
How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
Compare / 3
Compare