Monkwick Junior School
School Road, Colchester, CO2 8NNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Monkwick Junior School is a primary school in Colchester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 66th of 69 primary schools in Colchester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 June 2022
Pupils are happy and are safe. They come to school with positive attitudes, excited to learn. Bullying is rare. Any incidents that occur are dealt with promptly. Pupils say that if there are problems and you tell a teacher, they are sorted out. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Pupils talk proudly about their school values, including everyone being part of one team where everyone looks out for each other. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. They meet leaders' high expectations and learn what they need throughout the curriculum to ensure they are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils behave well and are kind to each other. They are respectful to others during lessons and around the school. Pupils listen carefully and enjoy learning. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They enjoy the wide range of clubs that are on offer and appreciate the support they receive from staff. Pupils say that differences are respected. Pupils happily take on a range of extra responsibilities. These include serving on the school council and helping younger pupils with playground games.
What the school should improve
- Overall, the curriculum is implemented effectively. However, there are some inconsistencies in teachers' pedagogy in some subjects. This means that in some lessons pupils do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should prioritise further training to help teachers refine their practice and to make sure that all subjects are taught to an equally high standard.
- Some leaders of foundation subjects are new to their roles. They know their subjects well. However, their ability to offer professional support and training to class teachers is still developing. This means that in some subjects, teachers' subject knowledge is not improving as fast as it could. Leaders should make sure that subject leaders are well trained to undertake all aspects of their role.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Monkwick Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwick Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St. George's School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Tree Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Montgomery Primary School, Colchester | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Old Heath Community Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Rebecca McCutcheon
- Phone
- 01206575399
- Address
- School Road, Colchester, CO2 8NN
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 145020
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.