Open Other Secondary Mixed

Monkwearmouth Academy

Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG
Part of: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Monkwearmouth Academy
Sunderland, SR6 8LG
802 Pupils
1,516 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
29.80% FSM %
445 Boys
357 Girls
About Monkwearmouth Academy

Monkwearmouth Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Sunderland and the surrounding area in Sunderland. The school for pupils aged 11–19 is part of the North East region.

It has 802 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,516. Current headteacher: Iain Buddle.

Information on Monkwearmouth Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Sunderland Central
Ward Fulwell
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2019
UKPRN 10084302
URN 147532
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Davey Chair of Local Governing Body 21/10/2019 20/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Whitney Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Ms Christine Braybook-Crake Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Brockbanks Local Governor 11/07/2025 10/07/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Iain Buddle Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Michael Collier Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Catherine Enlund Local Governor 28/09/2023 27/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Malcolm Holmes Local Governor 21/10/2019 20/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Howe Local Governor 31/01/2024 30/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Corinne Kilvington Local Governor 11/07/2025 10/07/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alex King Local Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Selling Local Governor 18/10/2023 17/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Seaburn Dene Primary School
0.13 km • Sunderland
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Fulwell Junior School
0.92 km • Sunderland
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Fulwell Infant School Academy
0.92 km • Sunderland
Other
St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
1.53 km • Sunderland
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Whitburn Village Primary School
1.66 km • Sunderland
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Redby Academy
1.67 km • Sunderland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monkwearmouth Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Monkwearmouth Academy has 802 pupils, with a capacity of 1,516.
Monkwearmouth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Headteacher at Monkwearmouth Academy is Mr Iain Buddle.
Monkwearmouth Academy is at Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Monkwearmouth Academy: Has a sixth form.
Monkwearmouth Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Iain Buddle
Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG
01919172300
www.mwa.tynecoast.academy/
Location
SR6 8LG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147532
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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