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Monkwearmouth Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Monkwearmouth Academy
- Secondary
- Sunderland SR6 8LG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum planned to build knowledge over time; some subjects need more depth
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, polite, and motivated by new behaviour policy
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Regular opportunities for independent learning in 'purple zone'
Strengths and Challenges: Staff are proud to work at the school; some subjects need more curriculum detail
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils take part in community events like LGBTQ+ fundraising
Communication: Some parents, including those of SEND pupils, expressed concerns about communication
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are frustrated due to communication issues
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Culture of tolerance; staff challenge prejudicial behaviour
Actions for Quality Improvement: Emphasis on recent curriculum and behaviour policy changes
Managing Bullying and Safety: High levels of care and support; school is calm and orderly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong personal, social, and health education
Extracurricular Offerings: 'ME time' includes clubs like pet club, sea cadets, Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students develop talents and interests through extra-curricular clubs
Outdoor Facilities: Offers football academy and environment club
Career Counselling Services: Clearly planned careers programme with impartial advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: School prepares students for next educational stage and employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: Makes appropriate adaptations in classes; parents concerned about communication
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of subjects; some need more curriculum depth
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About Us
Monkwearmouth Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 846 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.1 | - | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 9.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 27.96% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 42.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 28.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 15.64% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.07 | 2.69 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.45% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.05% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 48.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 12% | 20% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.7% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.85% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 33.35% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 48.17% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 31.96% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 15.57% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 21.3% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 3.1 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 90.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 133 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.95% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 51.11% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 20.84% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.11% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.16% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.38% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.1% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.57% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.62% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.76 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.64% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 5% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Monkwearmouth Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
