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Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.4 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,436
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 26% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 72% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 36% gaining admission to top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for further education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 41% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum focus.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.8 | Top 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 72% | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 28% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 34% | Top 28% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 122 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.5%
White Other7.0%
Mixed Other4.2%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.81987, -0.21136 · AL8 7NL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138632
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.monkswalk.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Monk's Walk School rated by Ofsted?
Monk's Walk School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2014.
Is Monk's Walk School a good school?
Monk's Walk School scores 63.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Monk's Walk School in GCSEs?
Monk's Walk School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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