Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 2-11
Religion Church of England
Address St John's Road
Bishop Monkton
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 3QW
Phone 01765677583
Reference Number 121551

Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School is performing well overall, having maintained a 'Good' grade since its previous inspection. The school's leaders uphold a vision that nurtures pupils to become happy and confident individuals, supported by a broad and balanced curriculum. Opportunities for extracurricular engagement, such as residential visits and musical performances, enrich the students’ experiences. However, despite the positives, the school faces challenges in writing standards and consistent behavior management, which require attention to ensure that all pupils benefit equally from their education.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 109
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 55.96%
Girls: 44.04%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 24.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 10 3 13
2 9 4 13
3 8 10 18
4 11 3 14
5 10 10 20
6 7 8 15

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.5%
Indian 1.8%
African 1.8%
White, Other 0.9%
Unclassified 0.9%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 13 Jul 2023
Date Report
13 Jul 2023 School inspection:
30 Jan 2018 Short inspection
25 Jun 2013 Full inspection:
09 Jan 2012 Interim assessment
18 Mar 2009 Full inspection:
18 May 2006 Full inspection:
06 Mar 2000 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Leaders foster a vision for pupils to be healthy, happy, and vibrant individuals.
  • The curriculum is broad and balanced, building understanding over time.
  • Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring accessibility to a broad curriculum.
  • High levels of attendance reflect pupils' enjoyment of school.
  • Strong emphasis on personal development and active pupil involvement.

Areas for Improvement

  • Writing standards are lower compared to other subjects.
  • Inconsistencies in implementing the new behaviour policy among staff.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 80%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 104

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 0.6
Writing 1.8
Maths -0.3

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 12 3
Third Preference 5 1
From another Local Authority 0 0

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