Monkton Infants' School vs St Gerard's RC Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 51 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monkton Infants' School
South Shields · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
164 students
St Gerard's RC Primary School
Middlesbrough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Monkton Infants' School South Shields, North East | St Gerard's RC Primary School Middlesbrough, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #792 of 811 | #533 of 811 |
| National rank | #15481 of 15,697 | #10717 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 164 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 52.6% | 30% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | Middlesbrough |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.monktoninfants.org.uk | stgerards.npcat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Gerard's RC Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 7.2).
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 Infants' School better than St Gerard's RC Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Gerard's RC Primary School ranks higher (37.5 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 Monkton Infants' School and St Gerard's RC Primary School?
About 51 km in a straight line, between South Shields and Middlesbrough in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Monkton Infants' School: 164. St Gerard's RC Primary School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Monkton Infants' School and St Gerard's RC Primary School rank in North East?
Monkton Infants' School is 792nd of 811 and St Gerard's RC Primary School is 533rd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).