Monkwood Primary School
Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7JDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Monkwood Primary School is a primary school in Rotherham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 44th of 68 primary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 June 2023, report published 31 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 June 2023
Pupils are well cared for at Monkwood Primary School. Staff develop warm and nurturing relationships with pupils. Pupils and staff talk respectfully to each other. Leaders have high expectations for pupils both academically and socially. Pupils are safe. They attend school regularly. Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school. They are rewarded for good behaviour by showing the expectations set out in 'The Monkwood Way'. Some pupils do not always follow the high expectations that leaders have for their behaviour. Bullying is rare. When it does happen, parents and pupils agree that it is dealt with quickly. Pupils are well prepared for their next stage of education and for life in modern Britain. They are knowledgeable about fundamental British values and why they are important. Pupils learn how to keep themselves healthy and safe. They talk confidently about topics such as online safety and healthy relationships. Pupils are passionate about promoting equality and are accepting and welcoming of everyone. The pastoral support that pupils receive is a strength at this school. The pastoral team provides extensive support for any pupils with additional needs. The team also works with parents, who appreciate the support that they receive.
What the school should improve
- Pupils' attainment and progress in mathematics for key stage 2 pupils has dipped. Older pupils are too reliant on using equipment to work out mathematical facts. This means that pupils are unable to apply their knowledge automatically to more complex mathematical concepts. Leaders need to provide more training to staff to address gaps in learning for mathematics so that standards in key stage 2 improve.
- Some staff do not always follow the school's policy in order to manage behaviour and maintain high expectations. On occasions, a small number of pupils do not behave as well as they should. Leaders should ensure that all staff follow the agreed approach to managing behaviour so that expectations are consistently high.
- Leaders ensure that pupils are safe in school. However, staff do not fully understand how the training that they receive relates to the risks in the local area. Leaders need to ensure that a relevant and well-planned safeguarding training programme is in place for all staff.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
55 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 450
Schools near Monkwood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Rawmarsh Ashwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WICKERSLEY PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katy Edmondson
- Phone
- 01709710310
- Address
- Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62 7JD
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- URN
- 145017
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.