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Monkwray Junior School

Cumberland, CA28 9DTPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
44%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,884
of 13,686 nationally

About Monkwray Junior School

Monkwray Junior School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 7 to 11, located in the Cumberland local authority. Within Cumberland, it ranks 81st out of 111 primary schools, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area include Jericho Primary School, Irthington Village School, and Shankhill CofE Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is led by headteacher Danielle Willis and has a current roll of 116 pupils against a capacity of 140, meaning it is not oversubscribed. Just over a third of its pupils (37.9%) are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is notably higher than the national average and reflects the school’s role in a community with above-average deprivation. The school does not have a religious character and does not offer nursery or sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMonkwray Brow, Monkwray Junior School, Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, Cumberland, CA28 9DT
HeadteacherDanielle Willis
Local AuthorityCumberland
Number of Pupils116
Free School Meals (FSM)37.9%
School Capacity116 / 140 (83% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jul 2023): School remains Good

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

Facilities

8
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallSensory RoomForest SchoolMusic RoomsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketFootballDanceSwimmingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaFilm ClubScience ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

After-school care

15:25-17:00

Source: monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Monkwray Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.