Monksmead School
About Monksmead School
If you're a parent weighing up Monksmead School, the numbers suggest it's a popular choice locally. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 112 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3. 86. Of those, 38 families put it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made, so securing a place is competitive. The school is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 205 against a capacity of 210, meaning it's running very close to full. Lisa Bub is the headteacher, and the school has no religious character. While the data doesn't include a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand for places is a strong signal that local families rate it highly.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (17 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Mar 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: monksmead.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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