Monkseaton High School, Whitley Bay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at supporting vulnerable students, with those with disabilities, special needs, and disadvantaged backgrounds making good progress. Staff build very positive relationships with students who feel safe and behave well. The school provides a rich range of enrichment activities and visits that develop students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Key Strengths
- Students with disabilities, special educational needs, and those eligible for pupil premium make good progress due to focused support
- Behaviour is good with very positive staff-student relationships and above average attendance
- Leaders and governors have a clear vision for improvement and strong community support
Areas for Improvement
- Too few students make good progress in English and mathematics, especially the most able students
- Teachers do not challenge students enough or ask questions that encourage detailed responses
- Teaching expertise in the school is not shared widely enough to ensure consistent good progress
- Sixth form attainment at highest grades is below national standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - students feel safe, bullying is dealt with promptly and well, and students understand different types of bullying including digital media, racism and homophobia.
Extracurricular Activities
Football Academy, wide range of visits and enrichment activities
Monkseaton High School requires improvement overall. While behaviour and leadership are good, achievement and teaching quality need to improve, particularly for the most able students.
At a Glance
26.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
43 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.0
Avg class size
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
16%
Available places
155 pupils
955 capacity
800 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(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.6899%
Overall absence
33.48214%
Persistent absence
448
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 High School
Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Whitley Bay
Preston Grange Primary School
Appletree Gardens First School
Langley First School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cullercoats
Monkhouse Primary School
Whitehouse Primary School
New York Primary School
Cullercoats Primary School
Marine Park First School
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