Monkerton Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Sestertius Road Monkerton Exeter Devon EX1 3WS |
| Phone | 01392303040 |
| Reference Number | 147846 |
Monkerton Community Primary School is performing well, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating with outstanding performance in behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. Since its opening in September 2020, the school has successfully established a caring and nurturing environment that fosters strong relationships among pupils and staff. The ambitious curriculum is designed carefully to support learning from early years through to year 2, with a focus on high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the school's support and the opportunities provided to their children. The inspection identified that while Leaders work diligently to support academic success and personal development, some teachers do not assess pupils' understanding precisely enough, which can hinder deeper learning. This is an area for further improvement. Overall, the inspection reflects a school that is committed to continuous growth and development, addressing any weaknesses identified to enhance educational outcomes for its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 411 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.99%
Girls: 45.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 2 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 26 | 62 |
| 4 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong focus on developing a new school ethos and curriculum.
- Exceptional early years provision that fosters a love of learning.
- Highly ambitious leadership with clear expectations for all pupils.
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and engagement.
- Strong relationships and a nurturing environment for pupils.
- Effective use of technology and a variety of learning strategies.
- Commitment to supporting pupils with SEND effectively.
- High levels of parental satisfaction with the school's care and nurture.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not assess pupils' understanding precisely enough.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 53 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Harrington Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8PE |
0.48 miles |
|
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ringswell Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3EG |
0.85 miles |
|
Westclyst Community Primary School
Maddick Road, Westclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3YG |
0.92 miles |
|
Whipton Barton Junior School
Whipton Barton Junior School, Hill Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3JP |
0.92 miles |
|
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Whipton Barton Infant and Nursery School, Hiil Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3JP |
0.95 miles |
|
Willowbrook School
Summer Lane, Beacon Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN |
0.99 miles |
|
Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Royal Crescent, Clyst Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7QT |
1.41 miles |
|
Woodwater Academy
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AW |
1.42 miles |
|
St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN |
1.58 miles |
|
Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PS |
1.69 miles |
|
Ladysmith Junior School
Pretoria Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT |
1.7 miles |
|
Clyst St Mary Primary School
Clyst St Mary, The Village, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1BG |
1.84 miles |
|
Stoke Hill Infant and Nursery School
Stoke Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7DB |
1.85 miles |
|
Stoke Hill Junior School
Stoke Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 7DP |
1.87 miles |
|
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Magnolia Avenue, Exeter, EX2 6DJ |
1.9 miles |
|
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AY |
2.06 miles |
|
Newtown Primary School
Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2BP |
2.14 miles |
|
Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Fish Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TR |
2.24 miles |
|
St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PG |
2.32 miles |
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Leonard's Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ |
2.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ellen Tinkham School
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW |
0.17 miles |
|
St Luke's Church of England School
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD |
0.38 miles |
|
Vranch House School
Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AD |
0.99 miles |
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St James School
Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN |
1.09 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Quarry Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AP |
1.15 miles |
|
Exeter School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
2.01 miles |
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Southbrook School
Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB |
2.18 miles |
|
Clyst Vale Community College
Station Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ |
2.22 miles |
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Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NU |
2.23 miles |
|
The Maynard School
Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ |
2.29 miles |
|
Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Care of: Devon County Council, Exeter, EX2 4QD |
2.4 miles |
|
Isca Academy
Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP |
2.45 miles |
|
Exeter Mathematics School
ROUGEMONT HOUSE, CASTLE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3PU |
2.6 miles |
|
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS |
2.95 miles |
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St Wilfrid's School
25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA |
2.96 miles |
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Thomas Hall School
Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD |
3.28 miles |
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Belong School Devon
Grace Road West, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8PU |
3.33 miles |
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Cranbrook Education Campus
Tillhouse Road, Cranbrook, Cranbrook Education Campus, Exeter, Devon, EX5 7EE |
3.49 miles |
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West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU |
3.49 miles |
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Matford Brook Academy
March Close, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ |
3.93 miles |