Open Other Secondary Mixed

Harton Academy

Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
Part of: THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Harton Academy
South Shields, NE34 6DL
1,672 Pupils
1,601 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
35.00% FSM %
824 Boys
848 Girls
About Harton Academy

Harton Academy is a Secondary Academies serving South Shields and the surrounding area in South Tyneside with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North East region.

It has 1,672 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,601. Current headteacher: Jon Skurr.

Information on Harton Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward Harton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE ILLUMINARE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2017
UKPRN 10063921
URN 144204
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Nicola McCluskey Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Usher Chair of Local Governing Body 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tarik Ahmed Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Astrop Local Governor 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shirley Baines Local Governor 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Noreen Fraser Local Governor 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Martin Lightfoot Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola McCluskey Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Robert McDonald Local Governor 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ryan Murphy Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mary Robertson Local Governor 17/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jon Skurr Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Harton Primary School
0.32 km • South Shields
Other
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
0.66 km • South Shields
Other
Ridgeway Primary Academy
0.86 km • South Shields
Other
Bamburgh School
1.1 km • South Shields
Other
Sea View Primary School
1.18 km • South Shields
Other
Mortimer Primary School
1.24 km • South Shields
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Harton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Harton Academy has 1,672 pupils, with a capacity of 1,601.
Harton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Harton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Executive Head Teacher at Harton Academy is Mr Jon Skurr.
Harton Academy is at Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Harton Academy: Has a sixth form.
Harton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Executive Head Teacher
Mr Jon Skurr
Lisle Road, South Shields, NE34 6DL
01914274050
www.harton-tc.co.uk
Location
NE34 6DL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144204
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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