Harton Technology College, based in South Shields, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Harton Technology College currently has around 1621 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.2% boys and 52.7% girls. Around 27.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Sir Ken Gibson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108726 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1601 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1621 |
| Number of Boys: | 765 |
| Number of Girls: | 855 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Primary School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Junior School East Avenue , NE34 6PF | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Infants' School East Avenue , NE34 6NX | - not rated | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | - not rated | 723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Harton House Road East , NE34 6DZ | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwell Comprehensive School Prince Edward Road , NE34 7QT | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | - not rated | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.