Monkhouse Primary School
106%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Monkhouse Primary School
Monkhouse Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Monkhouse Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Baggett, it falls under North Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2212th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 38 in North Tyneside.
Monkhouse Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 20 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 were first-preference applications.
Monkhouse Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.1/5 from 15 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Monkhouse Primary School include Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Drama, Film Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Tyneside, Monkhouse Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wallington Avenue, North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 3SH |
| Headteacher | Laura Baggett |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.3% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 210 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2212th of 13,686
Nationally
112th of 677
In North East
7th of 38
In North Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
57
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wallington Avenue, North Shields
North Tyneside, NE30 3SH
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