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Are all South Shields neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in South Shields Area

South Shields secondary schools achieve outstanding Ofsted results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Harton Academy, St Wilfrid's RC College, and Mortimer Community College serve the town, with an average Attainment 8 score of 44 compared to England's 39. Families across Westoe, Harton, and Rekendyke benefit from well-established comprehensive schools with strong community ties and consistent quality standards. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

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Key Performance Metrics for South Shields

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Shields44.2

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Shields41%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Shields4.0

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Shields6.0/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Shields

44.2vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Shields

41%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Shields

4.0vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Shields

6.0/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in South Shields

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