The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 481
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 30.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Deon Krishnan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Monkseaton High School a selective school?
No. Monkseaton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Monkseaton High School's Ofsted rating?
Monkseaton High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkseaton High School?
Monkseaton High School currently has 481 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkseaton High School take?
Monkseaton High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Monkseaton High School?
Monkseaton High School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 9EQ, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkseaton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Monkseaton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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