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Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School

North Yorkshire, HG3 3QWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 11 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#416 of 13,686 nationally

About Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School

Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School sits well above the North Yorkshire average for its type when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 60%, but at Bishop Monkton that figure jumps to 88%. That puts the school 8th out of 223 primary schools in the county, placing it in the top 5% nationally. It's a strong academic profile for a small village school with just 109 pupils on roll, and one that suggests a focused, effective approach to the core subjects. The school is also oversubscribed — 27 applications for 11 places in the 2025/26 intake, with a ratio of 2.45 applicants per place — which backs up the sense that local families recognise its strengths.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt John's Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW
HeadteacherSally Cowling
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)5.5%
School Capacity109 / 105 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsDanceNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessArt ClubBook ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysical

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:45

Source: bishopmonkton.n-yorks.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.