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About

We know that success is a shared journey. Our students' achievements are not only the result of their talents and dedication, but also of the strong, collaborative partnerships we build with parents and carers. We value open communication and mutual respect, and we're deeply grateful for the trust our families place in us.

Many of our students are following in the footsteps of siblings and we are proud of the loyalty and lasting relationships this reflects. We offer a rich educational experience, both within and beyond the classroom. From our carefully designed curriculum to an extensive enrichment programme, there is something for everyone at Monkwearmouth.

Whether it's our unique ME Time activities, global trips, our on-site swimming pool and expert coaches, a thriving football academy, or our state-of-the-art performing arts facilities, every student has the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new passions.

As part of Tyne Coast Academy Trust (TCAT), we are proud to belong to a wider educational community committed to collaboration, innovation, and national best practice. This partnership strengthens our ability to remain at the forefront of educational excellence.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Key facts

URN
147532
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Sunderland
Constituency
Sunderland Central
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2019

Governing body (12 current, 2 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).

Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Julie DaveyChair of Local Governing BodyAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Iain BuddleLocal GovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2025
Mr Paul BrockbanksLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2025 · until 2029
Miss Corinne KilvingtonLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Leanne TysonLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Julie WhitneyLocal Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professionalsince 2024
Mr John HoweLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mrs Karen SellingLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Catherine EnlundLocal GovernorElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Ms Christine Braybook-CrakeLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2020 · until 2028
Mr Malcolm G HolmesLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Robert Whitelaw Confirmed same personLocal GovernorAppointed by foundation/Trustsince 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Alex King FormerLocal GovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · term ended 2026
Mrs Fiona Tobin FormerLocal GovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record