The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mrs Laura Baggett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Wallington Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 3SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMarden High School
Secondary · Very close
Southlands School
Special school · 423m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Primary · 640m away
John Spence Community High School
Secondary · 666m away
Cullercoats Primary School
Primary · 958m away
King Edward Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Preston Grange Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kings Priory School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Monkhouse Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Monkhouse Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkhouse Primary School?
Monkhouse Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkhouse Primary School take?
Monkhouse Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monkhouse Primary School?
Monkhouse Primary School is in North Shields, NE30 3SH, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkhouse Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Monkhouse Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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