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Monkton Academy
Dame Flora Robson Avenue, South Shields NE34 9RD
Monkton Academy is an academy. It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 7 and 11. In March 2015 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress in maths is poor. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is below average.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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