Knoll Drive, Southgate, London N14 5NG
10 reasons to choose Monkfrith Primary School
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Monkfrith Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 70. It is one of the best state primary schools in Southgate and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 0.5 miles.
School fundamentals
Monkfrith Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2011) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Monkfrith Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Monkfrith Primary School ranks in the top 14% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, progress score rank the school in the top 19% of schools.
The Monkfrith Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. Subjects are taught separately, but thematically, with some cross-curricular linking and projects. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips for Years 4 and 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with some peripatetic and specialist teaching.
Sport at Monkfrith Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Monkfrith Primary School
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
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