Compare Harton Academy and Mortimer Community College and St Wilfrid's RC College

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

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

At a glance

This page compares Harton Academy, Mortimer Community College and St Wilfrid's RC College. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around South Shields, 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 ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,100, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Harton Academy NE34 6DL	Mortimer Community College NE33 4UG	St Wilfrid's RC College NE34 0QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6DL	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE33 4UG	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0QA
Latest Ofsted	2 20 Mar 2024	2 14 Oct 2019	1 4 Nov 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1601	1085	1450
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	South Tyneside (393)	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.harton-tc.co.uk	www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk	www.st-wilfrids.org
Telephone	01914274050	01914566511	01914569121
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Mortimer Community College

NE33 4UG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4UG
Ofsted: 2 14 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: South Tyneside (393)
Website: www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk
Telephone: 01914566511

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

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.

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