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Mortimer Community College

Mortimer Community College is a Secondary school in South Shields, South Tyneside. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 11-16Age range
SecondarySchool phase
96%Capacity used (1111 of 1156 pupils)
41.40%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Mortimer Community College's published admissions policy or contact South Tyneside Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameMortimer Community College
URN108727
AddressReading Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 4UG
Telephone01914566511
HeadteacherSimon Hignett (Headteacher)
School typeCommunity school
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-16
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
Approx. coordinates54.981127, -1.424662 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This school is likely to use straight-line distance from home to school as its oversubscription criterion, making our catchment checker directly applicable. Always verify the exact measuring point with the school or local authority.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Mortimer Community College will be published on the school's website or on the South Tyneside Council website. Search for "Mortimer Community College admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk and search for this school to find the latest inspection report and rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Mortimer Community College?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with South Tyneside Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Mortimer Community College?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, South Tyneside Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Mortimer Community College the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Mortimer Community College?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Mortimer Community College is 108727. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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