In March 2022, Ofsted rated Harton Academy’s overall effectiveness as ‘requires improvement’.

The quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development and 6th form provision were rated as ‘good’.

[6] In 2011, the DfE awarded Harton with Teaching School status, allowing the academy to lead training and professional development of staff.

[8] In November 2023, the Illuminare Multi Academy Trust announced the appointment of a new Headteacher, Jon Skurr.

Skurr is the eighth Headteacher in the school's history and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Illuminare Multi Academy Trust.