Biddick Hall Infants' School vs Monkton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 856 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biddick Hall Infants' School
South Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
219 students
Monkton Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
| Measure | Biddick Hall Infants' School South Shields, North East | Monkton Academy South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #807 of 811 | #791 of 811 |
| National rank | #15678 of 15,697 | #15480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 219 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 62% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 121.7% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | South Shields | South Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | biddickhallinfants.co.uk | www.monktonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (7.2 vs 2.7).
- •Biddick Hall Infants' School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 169.
- •Biddick Hall Infants' School is a local authority school while Monkton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Biddick Hall Infants' School better than Monkton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Monkton Academy ranks higher (7.2 vs 2.7 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 Biddick Hall Infants' School and Monkton Academy?
About 856 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Biddick Hall Infants' School: 219. Monkton Academy: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Biddick Hall Infants' School and Monkton Academy rank in North East?
Biddick Hall Infants' School is 807th of 811 and Monkton Academy is 791st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).