Monkton Academy
South Shields, NE34 9RD · South Tyneside · primary school
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37th of 38 primary schools in South Tyneside we can score, 45 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 — 0.2/10 against 1,562 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 28.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.09 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monkton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 169 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school ensure that the current Good rating is maintained across all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Monkton Academy
Overview
Monkton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, work hard, and display excellent behaviour, with a strong sense of community and pride in being ‘Monktonites’. The school successfully instils character traits such as respect, resilience, and teamwork to prepare pupils for life beyond school.
Strengths
- Pupils learn a “well-considered and ambitious curriculum” and enjoy their lessons, with staff identifying individual needs to support progress.
- English provision is strong, with a “well-crafted curriculum” that develops vocabulary and writing confidence; most pupils read independently for pleasure.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same high-quality curriculum, receiving necessary adaptations and support to become independent learners.
- High-quality sports provision encourages physical activity and inclusivity, with the school recently awarded ‘primary cricket school of the year’.
- Attendance systems are effective, and the school fosters social responsibility, with pupils understanding that discrimination is not accepted.
Areas to improve
- The school should improve the teaching of the early reading programme, as variation in the phonics implementation means some pupils are not catching up as quickly as they could.
- The school should carry out further work to assure itself that all pupils retain number fact knowledge in mathematics, as inconsistency in checking understanding can lead to pupils moving on before they are ready.
Safeguarding
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 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 28% |
| 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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