Monkhouse Primary School
North Shields, NE30 3SH · North Tyneside · primary school
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8th of 45 primary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 55 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 3,864 of them, against 7.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monkhouse Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, iPad, Code Breakers, Chatterbooks, Book, Sketch, Film, and Science Clubs. Sports include tennis, ball sports, tri-golf, girls football, netball, dodgeball, fencing, and basketball. Arts and music options cover choir, drawing, and cooking. Trips include a visit to Kielder Observatory. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Monkhouse Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Monkhouse Primary School “enjoy learning” and are described as “happy and safe,” supported by a culture where values such as “courage and resilience” encourage achievement. The school delivers a “broad and interesting curriculum” with high expectations, particularly in reading and mathematics, where teachers provide effective same-day interventions. Overall, the inspection judged the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to be good.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-organised in reading and mathematics, with teachers constantly checking pupil understanding.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of before- and after-school activities” and take responsibility in roles such as “play leaders” and “eco-warriors.”
- Staff provide regular training and support, resulting in a workforce that “enjoy[s] working at Monkhouse Primary School.”
- Early years provision is “exciting and engaging,” with routines quickly established to support children’s learning through songs and games.
- Governors “provide challenge and support” to ensure leaders are held to account, while most parents feel their views are heard.
Areas to improve
- Individual support plans for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lack specific targets, limiting the precision of support provided.
- Sequencing in some wider curriculum subjects is not clear, leading to assessments and follow-up lessons being “less precise.”
- Pupils’ knowledge of “world faiths and different cultures is limited,” which does not sufficiently prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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