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Harton Academy
Lisle Road, South Shields NE34 6DL
Harton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,660 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Environment, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment, progress and destinations are all above average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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