Wadhurst Lane, Monkston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9LA
10 simple reasons to choose Monkston Primary School
State primary school (academy converter) in Monkston, Milton Keynes.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Monkston Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Milton Keynes and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles.
On average, 29.9 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 5% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years. Most pupils go on to Oakgrove School at the end of Year 6.
English, maths and science are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
In the top 10% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Monkston Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Broughton Manor Preparatory School (1.5 miles); The Grove Independent School (4.1 miles); Milton Keynes Preparatory School (4.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Middleton Primary School (1.4 miles); The Premier Academy (3.5 miles); Drayton Park School (3.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Webber Independent School (4.6 miles); Thornton College (11.7 miles); Bedford Girls' School (14 miles).
State Senior Schools
Oakgrove School (0.9 miles); Denbigh School (4.8 miles); Redborne Upper School and Community College (9.8 miles).