The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 220 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- MONK'S WALK SCHOOL
- Head
- Matt Grinyer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKnightsfield School
Academy · Very close
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 627m away
Tenterfield Nursery School
Nursery · 758m away
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 929m away
Sherrardswood School
Independent · 1.0km away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Monk's Walk School a selective school?
No. Monk's Walk School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Monk's Walk School's Ofsted rating?
Monk's Walk School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monk's Walk School?
Monk's Walk School currently has 1,436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monk's Walk School take?
Monk's Walk School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Monk's Walk School?
Monk's Walk School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7NL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monk's Walk School have a sixth form?
Yes, Monk's Walk School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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