Monkseaton Middle School Catchment Area
Monkseaton Middle School is a foundation middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 384 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby middle deemed secondary schools below.
9-13
Age range
225
Pupils
384
Capacity
59%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Monkseaton Middle School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Monkseaton Middle School?
The catchment area for Monkseaton Middle School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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.
The catchment area for Monkseaton Middle School is set by North Tyneside and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 Middle School: 384 places, 59% filled: places available
Monkseaton Middle School has a published admission number of 384 places. 225 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 59%. At 59% full, the school currently has headroom below its 384 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. 35.6% of pupils at Monkseaton Middle 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 Middle School: School Information
- Full address
- Vernon Drive, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE25 8JW
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9-13 years
- Free school meals
- 35.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108637
Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Whitley Bay
If Monkseaton Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Whitley Bay are the next closest alternatives.
Marden Bridge Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 8RW
Valley Gardens Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 9AQ
Wellfield Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE25 9QW
Seaton Sluice Middle School Catchment Area
Community school · NE26 4JS
Whytrig Middle School Catchment Area
Community school · NE25 0FW
Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance
These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Monkseaton Middle 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.
Gosforth East Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 6.3 miles away
Gosforth Central Middle School Catchment Area
Foundation school · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 6.4 miles away
Gosforth Junior High Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · 6.7 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Monkseaton Middle School
What is the catchment area for Monkseaton Middle School? ▾
The catchment area for Monkseaton Middle School is the geographic zone North Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed 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 Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Monkseaton Middle School has a capacity of 384 places and currently has 225 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Monkseaton Middle School? ▾
Admission to Monkseaton Middle 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 Middle School cover? ▾
Monkseaton Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Monkseaton Middle School? ▾
Monkseaton Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.