The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 109
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sally Cowling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
St John's Road, Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3QW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School currently has 109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School is in Harrogate, HG3 3QW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Monkton Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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