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Monk's Walk School
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- Welwyn Hatfield AL8 7NL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' overall progress and attainment are good and improving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and have positive attitudes to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive professional development opportunities such as the bursary scheme.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide tailored training to address teachers' individual needs.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge and effective planning; variations in subject area progress exist.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are positive about leadership and opportunities offered to their children.
Communication: Parents are informed through various channels and find communication effective.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are highly positive about the school's leadership and support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders make difficult decisions and provide high expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on disadvantaged pupils鈥� progress and sixth-form improvements.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding is effective; staff are well-trained and vigilant.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High levels of staff supervision and early intervention are strengths.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular opportunities including a full orchestra.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective planning considers pupils' different starting points.
Career Counselling Services: More appropriate advice and guidance are provided in sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Progress in sixth form is improving due to new strategies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Committed to supporting all pupils, whatever their needs.
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Monk's Walk School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1421 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Monks Walk School, we strive to empower and provide our children with the tools they need to reach their full potential in order to secure their success and welfare in the future and to get them ready to be productive members of society. We insist on high standards of conduct that encourage attention and kindness in order to foster a friendly workplace. Our goal is to create a diverse and rich school community built on the principles of trust, tolerance, and respect for one another. All pupils should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential, both academically and in terms of their whole development.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 48% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.30% | - | 8.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.76 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 219 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | SP | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 9 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 4 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 9 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 11 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 4 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 8 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 12 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 4 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.05 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.98 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.30% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.02 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.31 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.5% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 114 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.01 4 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.27 2 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.4% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 95 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.83 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.29 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.8% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.84 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.69 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.0% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Monk's Walk School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
