The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 35.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Ms Kirsty Nichols-Mackay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 8JW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Monkseaton Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Monkseaton Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkseaton Middle School?
Monkseaton Middle School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkseaton Middle School take?
Monkseaton Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Monkseaton Middle School?
Monkseaton Middle School is in Whitley Bay, NE25 8JW, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkseaton Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Monkseaton Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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