Compare Harton Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy and St Wilfrid's RC College

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Harton Academy (Secondary) in South Shields; St Joseph's Catholic Academy (Secondary) in Hebburn; St Wilfrid's RC College (Secondary) in South Shields — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Harton Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Academy and St Wilfrid's RC College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around South Shields, Tyne and Wear and Hebburn, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (St Wilfrid's RC College), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 2 (Harton Academy), published Mar 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Harton Academy (Mar 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 25–30%, range 15–20%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Harton Academy NE34 6DL	St Joseph's Catholic Academy NE31 2ET	St Wilfrid's RC College NE34 0QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 6DL	Hebburn Tyne and Wear NE31 2ET	South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 0QA
Latest Ofsted	2 20 Mar 2024	2 23 Nov 2022	1 4 Nov 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1601	1490	1450
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST	BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.harton-tc.co.uk	www.stjosephs.uk.net	www.st-wilfrids.org
Telephone	01914274050	01914282700	01914569121
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Harton Academy

NE34 6DL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 6DL
Ofsted: 2 20 Mar 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.harton-tc.co.uk
Telephone: 01914274050

St Joseph's Catholic Academy

NE31 2ET

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hebburn
Tyne and Wear
NE31 2ET
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.stjosephs.uk.net
Telephone: 01914282700

St Wilfrid's RC College

NE34 0QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE34 0QA
Ofsted: 1 4 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.st-wilfrids.org
Telephone: 01914569121

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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