SchoolScoresMonkseaton Coastal School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8JW
0191 253 2335 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 December 2021.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
44% — 19 points below the North Tyneside average, and 18 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 44% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.3% | 25.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 79% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.6% | 14.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.0% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 26% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 19.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 39% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.71% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 3% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 53% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.8% | 10.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Marden Bridge Middle School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025
- Monkseaton High School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Valley Gardens Middle School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Whitley Bay High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wellfield Middle School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Marden High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- John Spence Community High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kings Priory School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norham High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Monkseaton Coastal School's Ofsted rating?
Monkseaton Coastal School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 December 2021.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108637.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.