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Monkton Academy

South Tyneside, NE34 9RDPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,446
of 13,686 nationally

About Monkton Academy

Monkton Academy is a state primary in South Tyneside for pupils aged 7 to 11, led by headteacher Steph Conner. It sits 32nd out of 37 similar schools in the local authority, placing it in the bottom half of the league table. The three highest-ranked peers in the area are Biddick Hall Junior School, Cleadon Church of England Academy, and Forest View Primary, all of which score considerably higher on the same performance metric. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Biddick Hall Junior School, just 0.9 kilometres away. Monkton Academy itself has held a Good rating across its most recent inspections, including an ungraded visit in December 2024 where inspectors confirmed that standards were maintained. The school has capacity for 240 pupils but currently enrols 185, meaning there is some room for growth. Just over 44% of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the demographic of the local community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9RD
HeadteacherSteph Conner
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)44.3%
School Capacity185 / 240 (77% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 30 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryICT SuiteArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

DanceSwimmingRoundersAthleticsGymnasticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningBook ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkton Academy

Monkton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.