Monkton Infants' School
81%
Capacity
146
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Monkton Infants' School
Monkton Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 2 to 7. The school has 146 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Monkton Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Clare Askwith, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
Monkton Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 42 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Monkton Infants' School include Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Netball, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 62.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Monkton Infants' 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 | 2 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Simon Street, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9SD |
| Headteacher | Clare Askwith |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.4% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 180 (81% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
61
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Simon Street, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 9SD
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