Monkwearmouth Academy, Sunderland

In its own words: "We offer a rich educational experience, both within and beyond the classroom. From our carefully designed curriculum to an extensive enrichment programme, there is something for everyone at Monkwearmouth."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Monkwearmouth Academy, we believe that educating young people is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. This responsibility goes far beyond academic achievement; it’s about delivering an exceptional, well-rounded education that equips every student for a life filled with purpose, opportunity and success. As Headteacher, my core mission is to ensure that this vision is consistently realised."

In 2026, pupils at Monkwearmouth Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.8 in Sunderland and 47 across England.

38% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in Sunderland and 47% in England.

That is down from 45.8 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.21: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 35.9, against 45.9 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 10 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 19 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Information and Communication Technology, Combined Science and History.

For September 2026 entry, 131 families put Monkwearmouth Academy as their first choice and 200 named it as one of their preferences, for 146 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Monkwearmouth Academy are Whitburn Church of England Academy (1.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 50); Red House Academy (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 49.8); St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (2.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52.1); and Boldon School (2.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 38.5).

Monkwearmouth Academy's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Monkwearmouth Academy is one of 5 schools run by Tyne Coast Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.4 in 2024/25.

Of the 179 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 82% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 66% to a further education college, 9% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 94 pupils (11.6%) received SEN support and 7 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Seaburn (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dene Estate (w-bound), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 74 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Sunderland (148).

In 2024/25, Monkwearmouth Academy issued 256 suspensions, 31.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 7 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Monkwearmouth Academy are Seaburn Dene Primary School (under 0.1 miles), Fulwell Infant School Academy (0.6 miles), Fulwell Junior School (0.6 miles) and St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (1 mile). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.