Monkston Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Wadhurst Lane, Monkston, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Monkston Primary School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 13th of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 February 2013, report published 11 March 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 November 2021

Pupils relish the challenges of the school's interesting and varied curriculum. They enjoy learning and are particularly keen to take part in the wide range of trips, clubs and visits on offer. Pupils strive to be like their 'learning superheroes' by being creative, inquisitive, reflective, resilient, resourceful and cooperative. They love earning 'Monkston points' in recognition of their efforts. Pupils are friendly and kind. They are supportive and encouraging of one another. They celebrate the successes of their peers by offering praise to each other. For example, one boy was heard during the inspection whispering, 'Good job!' to his partner. All members of the school community are valued and cared for. One pupil said that even when they have left the school, 'we will always be part of the Monkston family.' Pupils feel looked after and they feel safe. They say that there are trusted adults in school that they can go to for help if they are worried. Bullying is extremely rare. One pupil said, 'From the very first minute you enter the school you are taught not to bully, so this never happens.' Pupils know that if it did happen, teachers would deal with it really quickly.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders have planned a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum. In a small number of subjects, however, the specific key concepts that pupils will study have not been identified precisely enough. Leaders need to continue with their work to refine subject plans, making sure that there is sufficient detail regarding the crucial key concepts that pupils will be taught. Leaders should ensure that this work is completed quickly so that pupils can draw more effectively on their prior learning.
  • In some subjects, the content that pupils study does not sufficiently reflect the diversity in British society. For example, pupils do not learn enough about artists from different backgrounds. Leaders should continue to explore further opportunities for pupils to learn about diversity and difference across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

418 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals13.4%

13.4%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language36.8%

36.8%, 15.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.7%

0.7%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Monkston Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Heronshill School and Nursery0.7 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Broughton Fields Primary School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Middleton Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding92% met the expected standard
Brooklands Farm Primary School1 mileOfsted: OutstandingNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
KINGSBRIDGE EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Hannah Williams
Address
Wadhurst Lane, Monkston, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LA
Local authority
Milton Keynes
URN
144137

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.