Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School
York, YO26 8ER · North Yorkshire · primary school
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112nd of 252 primary schools in North Yorkshire we can score, 290 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally. The May 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 40 pupils against a stated capacity of 45. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School
Overview
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School is described as a "warm and nurturing school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" due to strong relationships with staff. The inspection found that the school meets the "expected standard" across all key areas, including achievement, behaviour, curriculum, and leadership. Pupils are "well prepared for secondary school," benefiting from a "close‑knit community" and effective support for those with additional needs.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national tests, with outcomes often "above national averages," particularly in reading and phonics.
- Attendance is "above the national average" and persistent absence is "significantly below" national figures due to "timely and well targeted" support for families.
- Behaviour is "calm and purposeful," with bullying being "very rare" and not tolerated; pupils consistently follow the school’s "ready, respectful and safe" rules.
- The curriculum is "well structured and sequenced," allowing pupils to build knowledge securely, with a strong emphasis on developing a "love of reading."
- Leaders maintain an "inclusive culture," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "timely and appropriate support" and are fully included in school life.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop staff expertise in using assessment to ensure activities are "well matched to pupils' starting points," as some pupils currently move on to new learning before they are ready.
- Changes to teaching approaches for handwriting, spelling, and multiplication tables need to be "securely embedded in all year groups" to ensure consistent high achievement.
- Leaders and governors should set out improvement priorities more precisely to "accurately evaluate the impact of their work."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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