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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 17/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 415
Number of Boys: 212
Number of Girls: 203

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British31.60%131
Other White29.90%124
Other Mixed8.40%35
Indian8.00%33
White and Asian4.30%18
Other (any other ethnic group)3.10%13
Other Asian2.90%12
Chinese2.40%10
Pakistani2.20%9
Unclassified1.90%8
White and Black African1.20%5
Irish1.20%5
Caribbean1.00%4
African1.00%4
White and Black Caribbean0.50%2
Bangladeshi0.50%2
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Above Average (1.8)
Writing: Average (0.9)
Maths: Above Average (2.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
68%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
25%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
110.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.