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Monkseaton High School
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9EQ, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.2 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
481
Capacity
955
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
50%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.0, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 76% of schools. While 81% of parents express satisfaction, the Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing development. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 53%, with 58% progressing to university, though only 13% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 34% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 31 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (43 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Behaviour is good
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School supports development
93%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Good range of subjects
77%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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55.03143, -1.46419 · NE25 9EQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108642
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.monkseaton.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Monkseaton High School rated by Ofsted?
Monkseaton High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Monkseaton High School a good school?
Monkseaton High School scores 23.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Monkseaton High School?
Based on 43 Ofsted Parent View responses, Monkseaton High School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Monkseaton High School in GCSEs?
Monkseaton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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