Monkton Academy — Primary School in South Shields

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Monkton Academy

South Shields, NE34 9RD

185 Pupils

240 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

44.30% FSM %

103 Boys

82 Girls

About Monkton Academy

Monkton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in South Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 185 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Steph Conner.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with South Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	South Tyneside
Region	North East
Administrative District	South Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency	South Shields
Ward	Simonside and Rekendyke
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	OAK LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-04-2012
UKPRN	10036857
URN	138025
Data Last Updated	04-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Steven Bowler	Accounting Officer	01/01/2019	29/04/2025	N/A
Mr Nigel Henderson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/05/2025	30/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Sharp	Chair of Trustees	11/12/2023	29/04/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mrs Emma Anderson	Chief Financial Officer	05/11/2018	29/04/2025	N/A
Steph Conner	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebeckah Dixon	Local Governor	01/05/2025	16/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Shauni Gray	Local Governor	01/11/2025	31/10/2028	Elected by parents
Laura McKenzie	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Jill Patterson	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Elected by school staff
Beverley Richardon	Local Governor	01/05/2025	30/04/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Henderson	Member	11/12/2019	29/04/2025	Appointed by academy members
Mr Dave Mullen	Member	14/03/2018	29/04/2025	Appointed by academy members