Monkwearmouth Academy

About Monkwearmouth Academy

Monkwearmouth Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 802 pupils on roll. It is part of TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 (2025/26). 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sunderland →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

802 / 1,516 (53%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Torver Crescent, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 8LG

Phone

01919172300

Head Teacher

Iain Buddle

Website

https://www.mwa.tynecoast.academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Monkwearmouth Academy?

Monkwearmouth Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Monkwearmouth Academy have?

Monkwearmouth Academy has 802 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Monkwearmouth Academy's Ofsted rating?

Monkwearmouth Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 November 2023).

How does Monkwearmouth Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Monkwearmouth Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 in 2025/26.

Is Monkwearmouth Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Monkwearmouth Academy is part of TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Monkwearmouth Academy?

Monkwearmouth Academy is located at Torver Crescent, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR6 8LG.