Monkseaton Coastal School, Whitley Bay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be well cared for in a safe, supportive environment with particularly strong pastoral care for vulnerable pupils. The school has an engaging curriculum that develops character through thought-provoking activities and visits, and pupils show positive behaviour and excellent attendance. Mathematics progress is solid in Years 7 and 8, with good opportunities to develop skills across sports and enrichment activities.
Key Strengths
- Good progress and achievement in mathematics, especially in Years 7 and 8
- Positive pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning with above average attendance
- Strong care and support for vulnerable pupils and those with high anxiety
- Engaging curriculum that fosters excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
- Pupils feel safe and well protected
Areas for Improvement
- Variable progress and achievement in reading, writing and mathematics - attainment not high enough at end of Year 6
- Teaching lacks consistent challenge - tasks not always matched to pupil abilities
- Weak written feedback in books that doesn't add enough challenge to learning
- Attainment gap between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged pupils closing too slowly
- Leadership and governors not holding senior leaders accountable robustly enough
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective and meets requirements, with assured approaches established in day-to-day routines and careful protection of vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Breakfast and after-school clubs, sports clubs and teams, judo, science and technology initiatives
Monkseaton Middle School requires improvement following a decline in achievement and attainment since the previous inspection, particularly in reading, writing and mathematics in Key Stage 2. The school is working to address underperformance through strengthened leadership and improved teaching.
At a Glance
38.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 72% to 66%. Maths has declined from 59% to 49%. Writing has declined from 78% to 74%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
9
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
203 pupils
384 capacity
181 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Whitley Bay
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Whitley Bay
Admissions Demand - North Tyneside
Places available
1,697
Applications
1,716
Got 1st preference
85.8%
Got preferred school
94.9%
Secondary admissions across North Tyneside (2025/26)
Inspection History(111)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.82593%
Overall absence
31.57895%
Persistent absence
247
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Monkseaton Coastal School
Appletree Gardens First School
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Langley First School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Marine Park First School
Southridge First School
Preston Grange Primary School
Coquet Park First School
South Wellfield First School
Monkhouse Primary School
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