Monkseaton High School Catchment Area
Monkseaton High School is a foundation secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 13-18, with 481 pupils, and a capacity of 955 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
13-18
Age range
481
Pupils
955
Capacity
50%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Monkseaton High School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Monkseaton High School?
The catchment area for Monkseaton High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Monkseaton High School are allocated by North Tyneside using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Tyneside catchment area documents →Monkseaton High School: 955 places, 50% filled: places available
Monkseaton High School has a published admission number of 955 places. 481 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 50%. At 50% full, the school currently has headroom below its 955 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 30.4% of pupils at Monkseaton High School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Tyneside.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Tyneside publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Tyneside school admissions →
Monkseaton High School: School Information
- Full address
- Seatonville Road, Whitley Bay, NE25 9EQ
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108642
Other Secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Monkseaton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Monkseaton High School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Monkseaton High School
What is the catchment area for Monkseaton High School? ▾
The catchment area for Monkseaton High School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Monkseaton High School oversubscribed? ▾
Monkseaton High School has a capacity of 955 places and currently has 481 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Monkseaton High School? ▾
Admission to Monkseaton High School is managed by North Tyneside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Monkseaton High School cover? ▾
Monkseaton High School is a secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 13-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Monkseaton High School? ▾
Monkseaton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.