Harton Academy Catchment Area
Harton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1672 pupils, and a capacity of 1601 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,672
Pupils
1,601
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Harton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Harton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Harton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144204
Other Secondary Schools in South Shields
If Harton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Harton Academy
Is Harton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Harton Academy currently has 1672 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1601 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Harton Academy? ▾
Admission to Harton Academy is managed by South Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Harton Academy cover? ▾
Harton Academy is a secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Harton Academy? ▾
Harton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.