Harton Academy vs Ridgeway Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Harton Academy
South Shields
Ridgeway Primary Academy
South Shields
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
South Tyneside
South Tyneside
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1599
452
Capacity
1601
472
Occupancy
100%
96%
FSM %
35.5%
48.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Outstanding
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Good
Inadequate
Last Inspected
Feb 2024
Feb 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
43.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
41.5%
-
KS2 Reading
-
64%
KS2 Maths
-
66%
KS2 Writing
-
69%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C
-
Points Per Entry
30.5
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
6%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
149
-
Retention
91%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
26%
-
Degree course
82%
-
Any L4+ destination
88%
-
Apprenticeships
0%
-
Cohort size
121
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Psychology (100)
Psychology (98)
Mathematics (88)
Biology (82)
Mathematics (72)
Chemistry (68)
Biology (58)
Chemistry (54)