Monkwick Junior School
URN: 145020 • Colchester CO2 8NN
Overview
- Name
- Monkwick Junior School
- URN
- 145020
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca McCutcheon (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206575399
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Colchester CO2 8NN
Summary
Monkwick Junior School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed academy catering to 241 pupils aged 7 to 11. The school emphasizes a safe and supportive learning environment, fostering a community spirit that values education. With a motto of "Inspiring Lifelong Learners," Monkwick Junior School is committed to nurturing students' academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at Monkwick is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, focusing on essential subjects such as English and Mathematics while also encouraging exploration in various disciplines. The school promotes a passion for learning through diverse opportunities, including trips and experiences that enrich students' educational journeys.
Monkwick Junior School has strong ties with the local community, which enhances the learning experience and supports the school's ethos of respect and responsibility. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources to help them succeed.
The curriculum at Monkwick is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, focusing on essential subjects such as English and Mathematics while also encouraging exploration in various disciplines. The school promotes a passion for learning through diverse opportunities, including trips and experiences that enrich students' educational journeys.
Monkwick Junior School has strong ties with the local community, which enhances the learning experience and supports the school's ethos of respect and responsibility. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is dedicated to ensuring that all children have access to quality education and resources to help them succeed.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Announcements (calendar)
- Welcome to our new website! Read More (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- 09/01/2025 Welcome to our new website Read more (calendar)
- 21/01/2025 December Newsletter Read more (calendar)
- 21/01/2025 Polio Awareness Day Read more (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 12 October Y5 Swimming (calendar)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 127
- Girls
- 114
- FSM %
- 40.20
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 127 | 114 | 360 | 40.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 236 | 126 | 110 | 360 | 37.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 134 | 95 | 360 | 35.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 134 | 95 | 360 | 35.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 129 | 104 | 300 | 31.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 262 | 135 | 127 | 300 | 22.10 |
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