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Mortimer Community College
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Mortimer Community College
- Secondary
- South Tyneside NE33 4UG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ subject knowledge is developed well across many subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are focused on their studies.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers are using research and attending training to improve curriculum plans.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are becoming more involved in the life of the school.
Communication: Parents are attending subject information events in increasing numbers.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents appreciate the quality of education that their children receive.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders follow up any concerns over pupils’ safety quickly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum and improved teaching quality in Spanish.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel that teachers deal well with bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders take their responsibilities for pupils’ safety very seriously.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils work with employers to appreciate the world of work.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality careers advice.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers identify the needs of pupils with SEND well and help them learn effectively.
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About Us
Mortimer Community College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1096 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 29% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-19 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.3 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 29% | 34% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| 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 | -0.51 | 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 | 40.8 | 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 | 29% | 25.83% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 42% | 42.99% |
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 | 22% | 25.33% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 8.17% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 13.75% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 2.67 | 2.82 |
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 | 88% | 81% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 72.5% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 44.67% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 16.67% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.08% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.83% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 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 | -0.34 | 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 | 43.7 | 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 | 27% | 27.15% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 43.31% | 45.26% |
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 | 30% | 17.31% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 9.54% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.46% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.62 | 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 | 89% | 88.54% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 82% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 47.23% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 16.85% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 18.08% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.31% | 2.15% |
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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 | -0.21 | 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 | 42.4 | 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 | 30% 4 | 21.92% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 2 | 37.54% | 43.34% |
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% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 4 | 6.62% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 4 | 10.38% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 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 | 89% | 89.23% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 106 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 78.69% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 48.92% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 18% | 17.54% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.46% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5.77% | 2.76% |
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 | -0.37 | 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 | 41.1 | 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 | 26% 2 | 26% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 1 | 41.54% | 42.58% |
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 | 32% | 16.15% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 3 | 7.54% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 5 | 11.31% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.43 | 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% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 62.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 43.5% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 19.83% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.17% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 5.67% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.08% | 2.06% |
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 | -0.44 | 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 | 42.2 | 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 | 24% | 24% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 42.83% | 43.04% |
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 | 39% | 22.92% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 9.83% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 11.92% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | 93% | 81.73% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 175 | 109 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 65.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 43.64% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 15% | 19.36% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.73% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 8% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.55% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mortimer Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1