Monkseaton High School
About Monkseaton High School
Monkseaton High School’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2025, judged the school as ‘Requires Improvement’ overall, though inspectors did not issue a final grade for overall effectiveness. The picture is more nuanced than that single label suggests: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision were all rated ‘Good’. The most telling academic metric is Progress 8, which measures how much pupils improve between Key Stage 2 and GCSEs compared with the national average. Monkseaton’s Progress 8 score of -0.46 places it tenth out of eleven secondary schools in North Tyneside, putting it in the bottom half nationally. This means that, on average, pupils leave with nearly half a grade less per subject than their peers with similar starting points. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 38.3, and just 27.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 43 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 May 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: monkseaton.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkseaton High School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications