The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 17.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Bub (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummerswood Primary School
Primary · 544m away
Kenilworth Primary School
Primary · 566m away
Saffron Green Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Cowley Hill School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hertswood Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Woodlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Meryfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Parkside Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Monksmead School's Ofsted rating?
Monksmead School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monksmead School?
Monksmead School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monksmead School take?
Monksmead School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monksmead School?
Monksmead School is in Borehamwood, WD6 1HL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monksmead School have a sixth form?
No, Monksmead School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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