Monksmead School
Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood, WD6 1HLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Monksmead School is a primary school in Borehamwood for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 7th of 10 primary schools in Borehamwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2012, report published 27 March 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 November 2022
There is a strong culture of mutual respect at Monksmead. Pupils are polite and friendly. Their understanding of diversity makes this a welcoming and friendly school. Adults have high expectations of pupils' learning and behaviour, which the pupils rise to. From Nursery to Year 6, classrooms are calm, purposeful spaces where everyone is valued. Teachers are ambitious for pupils, and they provide opportunities for them to shine. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are involved in all aspects of school life. This includes extra-curricular activities and clubs. Pastoral support is strong and pupils feel safe in this nurturing environment. Older pupils enjoy special responsibilities, such as being anti-bullying ambassadors or assembly monitors. They relish the weekly reading buddies session, when they pair up with younger pupils and help them develop their reading skills. Through the school council, pupils from all year groups have a say in what happens at school. For example, they have recently chosen which charities they would like to support. This also develops their sense of citizenship. Pupils learn about bullying during anti-bullying week. They say it happens occasionally, but they trust the anti-bullying ambassadors and adults to sort out any problems that arise.
What the school should improve
- Some curriculum leaders do not routinely check that staff are following the agreed curriculum and subject-specific teaching approaches. This means they do not have a clear picture of the way the curriculum is delivered. Leaders should support subject leaders to assure the quality of their subjects to help identify areas that may need further attention.
- Systems for assessing pupils' progress are not consistent across all subject areas. Consequently, some leaders do not clearly know the impact of the curriculum. Leaders should identify how to check that pupils have learned the intended content, so that staff can address gaps in pupils' knowledge quickly and efficiently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
208 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Monksmead School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavneh Primary School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Summerswood Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 40% met the expected standard |
| Kenilworth Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Saffron Green Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 36% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Bub
- Phone
- 02089533328
- Address
- Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood, WD6 1HL
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117219
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.