Monkerton Community Primary School, based in Exeter, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Monkerton Community Primary School currently has around 411 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55% boys and 45% girls. Around 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Sestertius Road, Exeter, EX1 3WS
Website:
Telephone: 01392303040
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Devon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Jonathan Bishop
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 147846

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 480
Number of Pupils: 411
Number of Boys: 226
Number of Girls: 185

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.10%321
Indian4.10%17
Other White3.90%16
Unclassified3.20%13
Other (any other ethnic group)3.20%13
Chinese1.70%7
Other Mixed1.70%7
Other Asian1.00%4
African0.70%3
Pakistani0.70%3
Bangladeshi0.50%2
White and Asian0.50%2
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
White and Black African0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
58%
Local authority average
54%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
8%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
104.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Monkerton Community Primary School
Sestertius Road , Monkerton EX1 3WS
3out of 4 0 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Pinhoe Church of England Primary School & Nursery
Harrington Lane , Pinhoe EX4 8PE
3out of 4 851 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG
- not rated 1,485 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG
- not rated 1,485 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School
Hill Lane , Whipton EX1 3JP
- not rated 1,577 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Summerway Middle School
Summerway , EX4 8DF
- not rated 1,378 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Luke's Church of England School
Harts Lane , EX1 3RD
3out of 4 664 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
St Luke's Church of England School
Harts Lane , EX1 3RD
- not rated 664 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St James School
Summer Lane , EX4 8NN
3out of 4 1,920 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St James School
Summer Lane , EX4 8NN
- not rated 1,920 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP
- not rated 2,016 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ellen Tinkham School
Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW
3out of 4 294 yd Foundation special school No Mixed More About School
Vranch House School
Pinhoe Road , EX4 8AD
- not rated 1,734 yd Other independent special school Yes Mixed More About School
Stansfield Academy
Falcon Road , EX2 7LB
- not rated 2,072 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
SchoolsCompany Central Devon Academy
Falcon Road , EX2 7LB
- not rated 2,096 yd Academy alternative provision sponsor led No Mixed More About School
The Central Devon Personalised Learning Service
Falcon Road , EX2 7LB
- not rated 2,096 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.