Bellingham Middle School and Sports College vs Monkseaton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College
Hexham · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
46 students
Monkseaton High School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 13–18
155 students
| Measure | Bellingham Middle School and Sports College Hexham, North East | Monkseaton High School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #126 of 185 |
| National rank | – | #2831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 46 | 155 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 155 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 26.6% |
| Capacity filled | 19.2% | 16.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.57 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.4 |
| town | Hexham | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.bellinghammiddle.northumberland.sch.uk/ | www.monkseaton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Monkseaton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 12.3).
- •Monkseaton High School is the larger school with 155 students compared with 46.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bellingham Middle School and Sports College better than Monkseaton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkseaton High School ranks higher (32.5 vs 12.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Monkseaton High School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between Hexham and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College: 46. Monkseaton High School: 155. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bellingham Middle School and Sports College and Monkseaton High School rank in North East?
Bellingham Middle School and Sports College is unranked and Monkseaton High School is 126th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).