Monkseaton High School
Whitley Bay, NE25 9EQ · North Tyneside · secondary school
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10th of 12 secondary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 880 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.4/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.4 · 23 | 46% | 1.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 38% | 0.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.1 · 40 | 15% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monkseaton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 pupils against a stated capacity of 955. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the significant difference between current roll and total capacity?
What Ofsted said about Monkseaton High School
Overview
The inspection highlights a school with a "strong, shared, ambitious vision" and a "tight-knit" community where staff and pupils share "warm relationships." While behaviour, personal development, and sixth-form provision are rated Good, the quality of education requires improvement because pupils "do not achieve as well as they need to in external tests."
Strengths
- Staff know pupils as individuals, providing "high quality" academic and pastoral support within a supportive atmosphere.
- The sixth form is praised for its "small, supportive atmosphere" and curriculum that "meets the needs of students extremely well."
- A "highly effective personal development programme" helps pupils understand societal values and look after their mental health.
- Leaders ensure enrichment opportunities, such as work experience and trips, are available to everyone, embodying an ethos of "equality, opportunity, inclusion and achievement."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is enacted well, with achievement improving over time.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure activity choices match intended learning to help pupils master "ambitious knowledge and skills."
- Staff need a consistent approach to addressing gaps in pupil understanding when checking work.
- The school must refine strategies to reduce high rates of persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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