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South Shields, South Tyneside
Mortimer Community College
Mortimer Community College is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside. The school has 1,111 pupils on roll.
Community school Secondary Ages 11–16 1,111 PupilsURN 108727
Ofsted Report
Inspected January 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
41.9↓ -4pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
34.9%↓ -10pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
89.4%↓ -3pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
15.7↑ +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
41.4%↑ +18pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
4.5%↑ +8pp
Teacher Turnover
1,111 / 1,156
96%
Capacity
Deficit
£217,215
In-Year Balance
About
School overview
Mortimer Community College is a community school in South Shields, South Tyneside. The school has 1,111 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Simon Hignett
Age Range
11 — 16
School Hours
08:30 – 15:00
Telephone
01914566511
Address
South Shields, NE33 4UG
Local Authority
South Tyneside
The School Day
08:30
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Awards & Accreditations
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Coat
Jumper
School Shoes
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Red
White
PE Kit
Pe Kit
Plimsolls
Shorts
T-Shirt
Tracksuit
Trainers
