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Monkton Infants' School

South Tyneside, NE34 9SDPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
42 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Monkton Infants' School

Monkton Infants' School is a popular choice among local families, with 42 first-preference applications received for 42 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning every family who put it first got a spot. The school was oversubscribed overall, with 61 applications for those 42 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.45. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the strong first-preference take-up suggests solid local confidence. Headteacher Clare Askwith leads a small, mixed-gender state primary for children aged 2 to 7, with 146 pupils on roll against a capacity of 180. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage — 62.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals — and offers a nursery provision for the youngest children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Simon Street, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 9SD
HeadteacherClare Askwith
Local AuthoritySouth Tyneside
Number of Pupils146
Free School Meals (FSM)62.4%
School Capacity146 / 180 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

CricketSwimmingNetballDanceRoundersFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubEco ClubGardeningBook ClubScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monkton Infants' School

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