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Monkseaton Middle School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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.

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.

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.

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