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Monkton Infants' School
South Shields·North East·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–7Co-edDoes not apply
Monkton Infants' School is a primary academy in South Shields, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 23.8%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
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Monkton Infants' School has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Monkton Infants' School is 23.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Monkton Infants' School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Monkton Infants' School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Monkton Infants' School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
88/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
33/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
24
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Simonside (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the South Shields area
This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Parent View
Would Recommend
100%
Child is Happy
62%
Child Feels Safe
54%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.