Monkwick Junior School
URN: 140668 • Colchester CO2 8NN
Overview
- Name
- Monkwick Junior School
- URN
- 140668
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Walter (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- School Road, Colchester CO2 8NN
Summary
Monkwick Junior School, located in Colchester, Essex, is an academy sponsor-led institution catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 7-11. With a current enrolment of 218 students and a capacity of 300, the school fosters a safe and positive learning environment within the Monkwick Housing estate, promoting strong community ties and a commitment to education.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “Inspiring Lifelong Learners,” and it prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the importance of English and Mathematics while ensuring that all subjects are valued and taught effectively. Monkwick Junior School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and trips to enrich students' learning experiences.
With a focus on respect, integrity, and aspiration, Monkwick Junior School aims to nurture students' passions and skills, preparing them for future educational opportunities. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to support the holistic development of its pupils.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “Inspiring Lifelong Learners,” and it prioritises a broad and balanced curriculum that aligns with the National Curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the importance of English and Mathematics while ensuring that all subjects are valued and taught effectively. Monkwick Junior School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and trips to enrich students' learning experiences.
With a focus on respect, integrity, and aspiration, Monkwick Junior School aims to nurture students' passions and skills, preparing them for future educational opportunities. The school actively engages with parents and the local community to support the holistic development of its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Home Farm Primary School (75.6)
- Hamilton Primary School (75.4)
- Home Farm Primary School (75.1)
- St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (74.0)
- Great Bentley Primary School (73.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 218 | 105 | 110 | 300 | 23.90 |
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