Monkton Infants' School is a primary school in South Shields, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Monkton Infants' School currently has around 146 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 62.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St Simon Street, South Shields, NE34 9SD |
| Website: | www.monktoninfants.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01914561917 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | South Tyneside |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Askwith |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139314 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 146 |
| Number of Boys: | 76 |
| Number of Girls: | 70 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 95.20% | 139 |
| African | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Infants' School St Simon Street , NE34 9SD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Academy Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Junior School Dame Flora Robson Avenue , NE34 9RD | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Hall Infants' School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9JD | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 2,590 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.