Monkfrith Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Monkfrith Primary School currently has around 415 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 3.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 31.6%. other white pupils make up about 29.9%
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.
| Address: | Knoll Drive, London, N14 5NG |
| Website: | www.monkfrithschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 02083686020 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Barnet |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jude Deasey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 101293 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 415 |
| Number of Boys: | 212 |
| Number of Girls: | 203 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 31.60% | 131 |
| Other White | 29.90% | 124 |
| Other Mixed | 8.40% | 35 |
| Indian | 8.00% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 13 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 12 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.20% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| African | 1.00% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Way Nursery School Hampden Way , Southgate N14 5DJ | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookhill Nursery School Brookhill Road , East Barnet EN4 8SD | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's Nursery School Margaret Road , New Barnet EN4 9NT | 4out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkfrith Primary School Knoll Drive , N14 5NG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunswick Park Primary and Nursery School Osidge Lane , Southgate N14 5DU | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakland Infant School Ridgeway Avenue , EN4 8TN | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osidge Primary School Chase Side , Southgate N14 5HD | - not rated | 911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osidge Primary School Chase Side , Southgate N14 5HD | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Barnet School Chestnut Grove , East Barnet EN4 8PU | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole Academy Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmole School Cecil Road , Southgate N14 5RJ | - not rated | 1,291 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southgate School Sussex Way , Cockfosters EN4 0BL | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate College High Street , Southgate N14 6BS | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salcombe Preparatory School 224-226 Chase Side , Southgate N14 4PL | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree School Chase Side , Southgate N14 4HN | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Hill School Church Hill Road , East Barnet EN4 8XE | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Farm School Church Hill Road , EN4 8XE | - not rated | 802 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Behaviour Support Service Addison House , Addison Avenue N14 4AL | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.