Secondary
Ofsted Good
Below 3★ from 6 reviews — extra due diligence recommended.
See reviews
About Mortimer Community College
Mortimer Community College is a secondary school located in South Shields, United Kingdom. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students aged 11 to 16. It offers a broad curriculum that includes a range of academic subjects as well as vocational courses, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future education and careers. The college emphasizes the importance of personal development and encourages students to engage in extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. The facilities at Mortimer Community College are designed to enhance the learning experience, featuring modern classrooms, specialized subject rooms, and outdoor spaces for physical education. The school has built a strong reputation within the community for its dedication to student achievement and well-being. With a focus on high standards and a positive school culture, Mortimer Community College aims to inspire students to reach their full potential and become active, responsible citizens.
Photos of Mortimer Community College 6
Og_image
Click to enlarge
Hero
Click to enlarge
Hero
Click to enlarge
Gallery
Click to enlarge
Gallery
Click to enlarge
Gallery
Click to enlarge
Click any photo to view in full size. Use arrow keys to navigate.
Key Facts
Students
800
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
3.8
Teaching Quality
3.5
Communication
3.8
Student Wellbeing
3.0
Facilities
3.3
Parent Survey
Official Ofsted Parent View data • 60 responses • 5.4% response rate
My child is happy at this school
85% positive
15% negative
My child feels safe at this school
81.6% positive
16.7% negative
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved
76.6% positive
20% negative
The school has high expectations for my child
86.7% positive
11.6% negative
My child does well at this school
83.4% positive
15% negative
I would recommend this school to another parent
Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 60 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
65.4
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
36.6
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.53
Progress 8
Well below average
23.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
44.5%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
22.0% entered EBacc
8.6% achieved EBacc
209 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
Reviews 6
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 8, 2023
1.0
"I already left my review above also the 1 star is enough "
Absolutely fucking terrible
Food is atrocious
Teachers are agents of the matrix
They make you buy there uniform to try and flog you
So don't go to Mortimer
Food is atrocious
Teachers are agents of the matrix
They make you buy there uniform to try and flog you
So don't go to Mortimer
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 8, 2023
2.0
"Mortimer is shit"
Absolutely shit won't even let me move down in maths when I've told them many times I'm struggling. Mrs Thornton is actually one of the most horrible people I've ever met she goes round saying she's the villain of the school and told my friend she would get excluded for drawing on her hand also were not even allowed to express ourselves we can't dye or hair anymore or wear jewellery this school is so draining and I'm sick of it
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 13, 2022
5.0
"Its better than people think"
The teachers are really nice here and they're really helpful with things like mental health. There's no bullying and such and they teach us really well
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 1, 2022
1.0
"Disgraceful "
Teachers aim at students having a hard time and i don't mean in a challenging way. Someone was called out infront of the whole class by deputy head for no apparent reason. Teachers are always believed over students even when 30+ students argue. Unbelievable. Especially even when parents are involved.
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 16, 2021
5.0
"Really good, definitely recommend!"
School is really good, kind teachers and lunch and break times there is no bullying and such. This school gets such bad reviews but it really is one of the best!
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Dec 21, 2020
1.0
"Mortimer"
The school is awful although the people there are also awful but Jason ainsley is cracking
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
Browse More Schools
More Schools in South Shields
View allTop Rated Schools in United Kingdom
View allGuides for Parents
All resources →
Your review
Rate Mortimer Community College
Your review is live