Monkton Academy vs Simonside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 804 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
Simonside Primary School
Jarrow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Monkton Academy South Shields, North East | Simonside Primary School Jarrow, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #791 of 811 | #793 of 811 |
| National rank | #15480 of 15,697 | #15483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 52.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 28% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Jarrow |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.monktonacademy.co.uk | www.simonsideprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (7.2 vs 7.1).
- •Simonside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (37% vs 28%).
- •Simonside Primary School is the larger school with 219 students compared with 169.
- •Monkton Academy is a academy school while Simonside Primary School is a local authority 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 Monkton Academy better than Simonside Primary 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 Simonside Primary School?
About 804 m in a straight line, between South Shields and Jarrow in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Academy: 169. Simonside Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Academy and Simonside Primary School rank in North East?
Monkton Academy is 791st of 811 and Simonside Primary School is 793rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).