Monks Risborough CofE Primary School

About Monks Risborough CofE Primary School

Monks Risborough CofE Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 94 applications for just 30 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.13. Of those applicants, 33 put the school as their first preference, and 28 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the community, though the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. The school is a state-funded Church of England primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 218 and currently 209 pupils on roll. Headteacher Amy Robinson leads the school, which sits within the Buckinghamshire local authority.

Academically, Monks Risborough performs solidly against local benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 65% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just above the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 64%. The school's average scores in reading (106) and maths (105) are both above the national average of 100. A higher standard was achieved by 13% of pupils across all three subjects, with 32% reaching the higher standard in reading and 32% in maths individually. In the most recent Ofsted inspection, which was an ungraded visit in December 2021, the school was confirmed to remain Good, matching its previous graded inspection outcome from 2012. Leadership and management were also rated Good. The school ranks 68th out of 137 primary schools in Buckinghamshire, placing it in the top 50% nationally.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a library, sports hall, playing fields, ICT suite, sensory room and a chapel. Sports provision covers rounders, cross country, gymnastics and tennis, while extracurricular clubs include chess, gardening, book club, drama, eco club and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists eight SEND provisions, covering areas such as autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and specific learning difficulties like dyslexia. Given its oversubscription, families applying should be prepared for competition, particularly for first-preference places. This is a school that suits families who value a Church of England ethos, strong but not exceptional academic outcomes, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities within a relatively small primary setting.

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