SchoolScoresMonkwick Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE SIGMA TRUST
School Road, Colchester, CO2 8NN
01206 575399 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 June 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
54% — 9 points below the Essex average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 47.3% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 31st highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 59th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 23% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.1% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 54th lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 62nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 4% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 62nd lowest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.83% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 61st highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 73 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 48th highest of 71 state primary schools in Colchester. Higher than 33% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Monkwick Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- St George's School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Tree Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Montgomery Primary School, Colchester 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Heath Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kendall CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- King's Ford Infant School and Nursery 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Kings Ford Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hamilton Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's Primary School and Nursery, Colchester 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Monkwick Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Monkwick Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 June 2022.
How did Monkwick Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145020.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.