Is Monkseaton Coastal School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 14th of 15 secondary schools in North Tyneside. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Monkseaton Coastal School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 44% of pupils at Monkseaton Coastal School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Monkseaton Coastal School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Monkseaton Coastal School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Monkseaton Coastal School

Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8JW

Local ranking14th of 15 secondary schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

384

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 225
Boys: 113 (56%)
Girls: 90 (44%)
Capacity: 384 (53% full)
SEND: 32.0%
FSM Eligible: 37.3%
EAL: 8.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.4%
SEN Support: 27.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,036/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 9.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.8%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Asian Other: 2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Asian Pakistani: 0.9%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%

84.8%

White British

3.6%

White Other

2.7%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01912532335

admin@monkseatonmiddle.org

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Vernon Drive

Whitley Bay, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108637
UKPRN: 10018428
Establishment No.: 4027
Trust: The North Tyneside Learning Trust

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