Monkton Infants' School Catchment Area
Monkton Infants' School is an academy converter primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
146
Pupils
180
Capacity
81%
Fill rate
Monkton Infants' School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Monkton Infants' School?
The catchment area for Monkton Infants' School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Monkton Infants' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with South Tyneside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by South Tyneside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find South Tyneside catchment area documents →Monkton Infants' School: 180 places, 81% filled: places available
Monkton Infants' School has a published admission number of 180 places. 146 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 81%. At 81% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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. 62.4% of pupils at Monkton Infants' School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of South Shields.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
South 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 South Tyneside school admissions →
Monkton Infants' School: School Information
- Full address
- St Simon Street, South Shields, NE34 9SD
- Local authority
- South Tyneside
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 62.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139314
Other Primary Schools in South Shields
If Monkton Infants' School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in South Shields are the next closest alternatives.
Hadrian Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 2BB
Laygate Community School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4JJ
Mortimer Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 0RW
Stanhope Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · NE33 4SZ
Biddick Hall Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9SP
Biddick Hall Infants' School Catchment Area
Community school · NE34 9JD
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Monkton Infants' 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: Monkton Infants' School
What is the catchment area for Monkton Infants' School? ▾
The catchment area for Monkton Infants' School is the geographic zone South Tyneside uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. South Tyneside publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Monkton Infants' School oversubscribed? ▾
Monkton Infants' School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 146 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with South Tyneside.
What is the admissions policy for Monkton Infants' School? ▾
Admission to Monkton Infants' School is managed by South 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 Monkton Infants' School cover? ▾
Monkton Infants' School is a primary school in South Shields, South Tyneside, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.