Monkton Academy vs Monkton Infants' School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 354 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkton Academy
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
169 students
Monkton Infants' School
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
164 students
| Measure | Monkton Academy South Shields, North East | Monkton Infants' School South Shields, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #791 of 811 | #792 of 811 |
| National rank | #15480 of 15,697 | #15481 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 169 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 91.1% |
| 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 | www.monktonacademy.co.uk | www.monktoninfants.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (7.2 vs 7.2).
- •Monkton Academy is the larger school with 169 students compared with 164.
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 Monkton Academy better than Monkton Infants' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Monkton Academy and Monkton Infants' School?
About 354 m in a straight line, between South Shields and South Shields in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Academy: 169. Monkton Infants' School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Academy and Monkton Infants' School rank in North East?
Monkton Academy is 791st of 811 and Monkton Infants' School is 792nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).