Harton Primary School

About Harton Primary School

Harton Primary School is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 670 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

670 / 630 (106%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

East Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 6PF

Phone

01914562150

Head Teacher

Robert Donnelly

Website

www.hartonprimary.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harton Primary School?

Harton Primary School is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Harton Primary School have?

Harton Primary School has 670 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Harton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Harton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Harton Primary School?

Harton Primary School is located at East Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 6PF.