Monkton Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dame Flora Robson Avenue South Shields Tyne and Wear NE34 9RD |
| Phone | 01914240200 |
| Reference Number | 138025 |
Monkton Academy has been inspected to assess its current performance and found to be maintaining the standards set in its previous good inspection. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to developing both academic skills and personal qualities in its pupils, who are enthusiastic about their school experience. With high expectations for all students, including those with special educational needs, the school promotes a sense of community and teamwork, contributing to a positive learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 185 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.68%
Girls: 44.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| 4 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 5 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 6 | 30 | 14 | 44 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.5% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 01 May 2019 | Short inspection |
| 31 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Monkton Junior School | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have pride in their school and its community.
- The school develops pupils' character traits effectively.
- Excellent behavior is observed throughout the school.
- High-quality sports provisions are available for all pupils.
- A well-crafted curriculum enhances vocabulary and writing skills.
- Staff effectively identify and support pupils' learning needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have gaps in their number fact knowledge affecting higher achievement.
- Inconsistency in the implementation of the phonics programme.
- Variation in how teaching checks pupils' understanding in mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 28% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -1.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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