Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) vs Monkton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 943 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
Monkton Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) South Shields, North East | Monkton Academy South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #544 of 811 | #791 of 811 |
| National rank | #10901 of 15,697 | #15480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 228 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 228 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 62.2% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 70.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 28% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | – | www.monktonacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.6 vs 7.2).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 28%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is the larger school with 228 students compared with 169.
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 Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) better than Monkton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) ranks higher (36.6 vs 7.2 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 Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) and Monkton Academy?
About 943 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields): 228. Monkton Academy: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) and Monkton Academy rank in North East?
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is 544th of 811 and Monkton Academy is 791st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).