Monkton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Monkton Academy
Address: Dame Flora Robson Avenue
Town/City: South Shields
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: NE34 9RD
Telephone Number: 01914 240200
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Oak Learning Trust
Sponsor: Oak Learning Trust

Staff and pupils

Acting Principal: Ms STEPH Conner
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 169 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 70% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.6%

Location and administration

URN: 138025
DfE Number: 393/2036
UKPRN: 10036857
UPRN: 200000001110
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: South Tyneside (E08000023)
Constituency: South Shields (E14001492)
Electoral Ward: Simonside & Rekendyke (E05016275)

Easting & Northing: 434794E, 563689N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 58' 2.12" N 1° 27' 28.5" W
Plus Code: 9C6WXG8R+WR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • STEPH Boyd - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 March 2029.
  • STEPH Conner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Shauni Gray - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mr Nigel Henderson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Laura McKenzie - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Jill Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Beverley Richardon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Marie Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.