Harton Academy
Secondary school rated Good by Ofsted, serving the South Shields community. Part of the Harton Education Trust.
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Best Schools in South Shields
From an Outstanding-rated Catholic primary to the top-ranked junior school in South Shields, here is your guide to primary schools, secondary schools, and further education in South Shields.
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Mortimer Primary School
Community primary school rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024. Serves the Mortimer area of South Shields with a nursery unit and strong community links.
Sea View Primary School
Community primary school on the Horsley Hill campus rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. Provides a welcoming, inclusive learning environment for children aged 3 to 11.
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Catholic primary school rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2024 — one of very few schools in South Tyneside to hold this distinction. Strong academic results and a nurturing faith-based ethos.