Cullercoats Primary School vs Monkhouse Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 958 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullercoats Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
409 students
Monkhouse Primary School
North Shields · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
215 students
| Measure | Cullercoats Primary School North Shields, North East | Monkhouse Primary School North Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #330 of 811 | #170 of 811 |
| National rank | #6473 of 15,697 | #3310 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 409 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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 | North Shields | North Shields |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.cullercoatsprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.monkhouseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Monkhouse Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 56.9).
- •Monkhouse Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Monkhouse Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Cullercoats Primary School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 215.
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 Cullercoats Primary School better than Monkhouse Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Monkhouse Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 56.9 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 Cullercoats Primary School and Monkhouse Primary School?
About 958 m in a straight line, between North Shields and North Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cullercoats Primary School: 409. Monkhouse Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cullercoats Primary School and Monkhouse Primary School rank in North East?
Cullercoats Primary School is 330th of 811 and Monkhouse Primary School is 170th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).