The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
28%
-34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 44.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Steph Conner (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE34 9RD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMonkton Infants' School
Primary · 354m away
Lord Blyton Primary School
Primary · 417m away
Biddick Hall Junior School
Primary · 859m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 899m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Primary · 943m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Primary · 1.5km away
Temple Park Infants' School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hedworthfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Monkton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Monkton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkton Academy?
Monkton Academy currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkton Academy take?
Monkton Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monkton Academy?
Monkton Academy is in South Shields, NE34 9RD, in the South Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Monkton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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