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Monkston Primary School

Monkston Primary School

Milton Keynes, MK10 9LAPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

410

Pupils

3.4x

Demand

About Monkston Primary School

Monkston Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Milton Keynes community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated Monkston Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Hannah Williams, it falls under Milton Keynes local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3528th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 54 in Milton Keynes.

Monkston Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 180 applications for 53 places, making it 3.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 48 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Monkston Primary School include Forest School, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Book Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Milton Keynes, Monkston Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWadhurst Lane, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK10 9LA
HeadteacherHannah Williams
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)13.9%
School Capacity410 / 420 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)

3528th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

476th of 2,034

In South East

Top 25%

10th of 54

In Milton Keynes

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

72%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:78%
Higher:37%
Writing
Expected:90%
Higher:2%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:82%
Higher:27%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

72%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessBook ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

53

Applications

180

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.4x
0x1x2x3x5x+

48 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Monkston Primary School

Monkston 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.

Contact Information

01908671034www.monkston.org

Wadhurst Lane, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, MK10 9LA

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Wadhurst Lane, Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, MK10 9LA

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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