Open State Secondary Mixed

Mortimer Community College

Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG
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Mortimer Community College
South Shields, NE33 4UG
1,111 Pupils
1,156 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
41.40% FSM %
580 Boys
531 Girls
About Mortimer Community College

Mortimer Community College is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in South Shields, South Tyneside, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,111 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,156. Current headteacher: Simon Hignett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority South Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency South Shields
Ward West Park
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016610
URN 108727
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Coldwell Chair of Governors 05/02/2025 04/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Mortimer Primary School
0.12 km • South Shields
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0.5 km • South Shields
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Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
0.54 km • South Shields
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0.69 km • South Shields
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Tyne Coast College
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mortimer Community College is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Mortimer Community College has 1,111 pupils, with a capacity of 1,156.
Mortimer Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Mortimer Community College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Mortimer Community College is Mr Simon Hignett.
Mortimer Community College is at Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG, in the South Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Mortimer Community College: Does not have a sixth form.
Mortimer Community College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Hignett
Reading Road, South Shields, NE33 4UG
01914566511
www.mortimercommunitycollege.co.uk/
Location
NE33 4UG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108727
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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