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Monksmead School
Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.8 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
205
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 85% nationally. However, it faces challenges, as only 48% of pupils are achieving expected levels and none are reaching higher standards. Parent satisfaction appears to be an area worth exploring further, given the school's LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 16% of schools.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.4%
White Other20.0%
Black African8.3%
Asian Indian5.4%
Mixed Other4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Black Other1.5%
Asian Chinese1.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.65490, -0.26469 · WD6 1HL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117219
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.monksmead.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Monksmead School rated by Ofsted?
Monksmead School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2012.
Is Monksmead School a good school?
Monksmead School scores 15.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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