Monkfield Park Primary School
Cambridge, CB23 5AX · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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70th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.1/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Monkfield Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Monkfield Park Primary School
Overview
Monkfield Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and work positively with adults. The report highlights strong outcomes in reading and mathematics, alongside a supportive staff culture and improved attendance since the pandemic. However, inconsistencies in curriculum planning and an overemphasis on written work in some subjects limit the development of other important skills.
Strengths
- Pupils are kept safe, behave well, and resolve disputes quickly, supported by kind and collaborative staff.
- Strategies for teaching reading are "well established and effective," with most pupils becoming "fluent and confident readers by the end of Year 2."
- Staff work closely as teams to fully include pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them achieve as well as their peers.
- The school fosters a positive environment where staff appreciate care taken regarding workload, creating a "distinctive feature" of unity and teamwork.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in some subjects, particularly between the pre-school, Reception, and key stage 1, is not detailed enough, meaning teaching does not always build effectively on prior learning.
- An overemphasis on written work in certain subjects takes time away from developing practical skills, and some tasks are not demanding enough, preventing pupils from achieving higher standards.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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