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  • Harton Academy
  • St Wilfrid's RC College
  • Mortimer Community College
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in South Shields Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across South Shields. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in South Shields

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2SOUTH SHIELDS
#1,971England

Harton Academy

Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
South Tyneside council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,659 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School268 offers / 632 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1SOUTH SHIELDS
#1,479England

St Wilfrid's RC College

Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA
South Tyneside council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,356 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School214 offers / 363 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#3SOUTH SHIELDS
#3,434England

Mortimer Community College

Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG
South Tyneside council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,096 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 567 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
No special features
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Map of Secondary Schools in South Shields

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Neighbourhoods in South Shields

Harton is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Harton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#1St Wilfrid's RC CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Harton Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
St Wilfrid's RC College#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Mortimer is a popular residential pocket within the South Shields area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across South Shields and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Mortimer Community CollegeStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Mortimer Community College#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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