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Harton Academy
- Secondary
- South Tyneside NE34 6DL
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils remember much of what they have been taught and can connect new knowledge to that taught previously.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour throughout school is calm and orderly.
Current Educational Practices: Staff focus on important knowledge and vocabulary throughout their lessons, recapping and re-teaching where necessary.
Strengths and Challenges: In some subjects, there is currently inconsistency in the delivery of lessons.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and pupils highly value the support at points of transition.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders now take decisive and effective action when staff or pupils raise concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced changes to the curriculum and are reviewing the behaviour policy.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Established routines are well embedded, and most pupils are not aware of bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The culture of safeguarding at the school has been strengthened.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers an extraordinary range of activities and extra-curricular clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils have access to an in-house climbing wall, a swimming pool, and two gymnasiums.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are exceptionally proud to attend here and perform highly in external exams.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve well and access additional intervention sessions where appropriate.
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Harton Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1659 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
87.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Harton Academy Sixth Form is pleased to provide a variety of excellent extracurricular and academic activities in its specially constructed sixth form building. Our instructors are knowledgeable in their fields, kind, approachable, devoted, and have experience working with teenagers. Since its debut in 2010, the Sixth Form has a strong history of academic accomplishment. Our inclusive sixth form, which allows all students to thrive and go on to good things in the future, allows us to be proud of the accomplishments of our students. Students make significant academic development from their unique starting points, and this progress has always been highly favourable. 48% of year 13 students who continued on to higher education in 2019 enrolled in Russell Group universities. Sixth Form life is vibrant, stimulating, and thrilling. Harton Sixth Form is a very popular both with current Harton students and each year we attract a significant number of students in Year 12 from other schools. We take great pleasure in our induction programmes for incoming Sixth Form students and the ongoing support you will get, so you can expect a warm welcome from us. You will be encouraged to take advantage of a variety of extracurricular activities that will improve your studies and experience in the sixth form. These will both enrich you as a person and help develop key transferable skills and qualities that are so vital in supporting your Post 18 applications, whether Higher Education, Apprenticeship or employment. Decisions about your Post 16 future will certainly help define and shape your future, and we are confident that we can offer an experience that is memorable, challenges you and sets you on a long term path of success.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.2 | - | 18 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.10% | 35.00% | 15.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 25.83% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 42% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 25.33% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.17% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 13.75% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.67 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 81% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 72.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 44.67% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 16.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.08% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 27.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 43.31% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 17.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 9.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 12.46% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 2.58 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.54% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 116 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 47.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 16.85% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.08% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.31% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 4 | 21.92% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 2 | 37.54% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 15.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 1 | 6.62% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 10.38% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.99 | 2.39 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 262 | 106 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 78.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 48.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.46% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.77% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 26% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.54% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 16.15% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 7.54% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 11.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.13 | 2.56 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 76.92% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 62.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 43.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 19.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.49 | 32.73 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.17 | 33.01 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.10% | 11.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 115 | 216 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 63.4% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 14.8% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.6% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.28 | 35.89 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.94 | 36.27 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 14.2% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 146 | 363 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 62.6% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 12.8% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 9.8% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 12% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.37 1 | 32.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.80 1 | 33.99 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.9% | 13.52% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 218 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 65.2% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 12.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 12.2% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.94 | 31.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.06 | 33.5 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.4% | 14.54% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 18.75% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.25% | 4.22% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Harton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
