SchoolScoresMonkseaton High School
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EQ
0191 297 9700 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Whitley Bay comparisons use the 5 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Whitley Bay | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 92% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 87% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 94% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 100% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 47% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 33 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 97% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 75% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 99% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 70% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Whitley Bay. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Whitley Bay figures pool parents at the Whitley Bay schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
146 pupils in this year group.
34% — 10 points below the North Tyneside average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41 | 46 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
104 pupils in this year group.
86% — 6 points below the North Tyneside average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
20 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 5% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 15% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 23.4 | 35.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 39 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| History | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Literature, Biology, Mathematics, Sociology, English Language.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
39 students in this year group.
82% — 4 points below the North Tyneside average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 82% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
31 students in this year group.
58% — 15 points below the North Tyneside average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 58% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 13% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 48% | 58% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.1% | 25.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 62% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4% | 14.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.5% | 19.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 19% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 34.7 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.42% | 0.71% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 0% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools in Whitley Bay. Higher than 97% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 31.5% | 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
- Monkseaton Coastal School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021)
- Marden Bridge Middle School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025
- John Spence Community High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Marden High School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Valley Gardens Middle School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Whitley Bay High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wellfield Middle School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Kings Priory School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norham High School 1.8 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 High School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Monkseaton High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Monkseaton High School?
81% of the 43 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Monkseaton High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108642.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.