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Monkwick Junior School
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Monkwick Junior School
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- Colchester CO2 8NN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The reading programme is well considered; teachers are well-trained and students learn to read confidently and fluently.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum ensures pupils build a secure understanding of new concepts, with plenty of opportunities to revisit knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some inconsistencies in teaching delivery mean some activities are not as effective. Leaders are providing support to improve this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Inspectors carried out deep dives in reading and mathematics; gaps in knowledge are quickly identified and addressed.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders are committed to reading catch-up and provide extra help as soon as needed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are kind, respectful, and have positive attitudes, ensuring focus on learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Most pupils with SEND achieve well due to a well-organized curriculum and adaptive lessons, although some needs were not identified early enough.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare and incidents are dealt with promptly. A strong safeguarding culture exists in the school.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular training, ensuring vigilance and effective identification of concerns.
Parent Feedback: Inspectors spoke to parents and considered responses from Ofsted Parent View. Parents provide feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs and appreciate the staff support they receive.
Teacher Engagement: The vast majority of staff are positive about the support they receive for their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers introduce new learning systematically and ensure lessons build on prior knowledge.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Governors challenge school leaders and hold them accountable for the quality of education.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some leaders of foundation subjects are new and still developing their ability to offer professional support.
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Monkwick Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 236 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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D-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 15.2 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | - | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 101 | - | 101 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 57.35% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% 11 | 61.7% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10.65% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 14 | 60.31% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.94% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 99 | 93 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 34% | 58.05% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 9% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Monkwick Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1