Marden Bridge Middle School vs Monkseaton Coastal School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 808 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marden Bridge Middle School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
577 students
Monkseaton Coastal School
Whitley Bay · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
203 students
| Measure | Marden Bridge Middle School Whitley Bay, North East | Monkseaton Coastal School Whitley Bay, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 185 | #161 of 185 |
| National rank | #920 of 4,090 | #3638 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 577 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 577 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 52.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| 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 | Whitley Bay | Whitley Bay |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.mbms.org.uk | monkseatoncoastalschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Marden Bridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 18.6).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 44%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Marden Bridge Middle School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 203.
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 Marden Bridge Middle School better than Monkseaton Coastal School?
On the Success Index (England), Marden Bridge Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 18.6 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 Marden Bridge Middle School and Monkseaton Coastal School?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Whitley Bay and Whitley Bay in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Marden Bridge Middle School: 577. Monkseaton Coastal School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Marden Bridge Middle School and Monkseaton Coastal School rank in North East?
Marden Bridge Middle School is 33rd of 185 and Monkseaton Coastal School is 161st of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).