Monksmead School, Borehamwood

In its own words: ""The positive relationships between staff and children were so clear to see and the children obviously respected each and every one of them highly. Their calm and encouraging approach helped create an enviornment where pupils felt confident to try new things and support each other. The staff clearly are deeply committed to the development and inclusion of the children.""

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and an admissions event on Wednesday 2 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Monksmead School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 78% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Monksmead School as their first choice and 99 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Monksmead School are Yavneh Primary School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 95% maths); Summerswood Primary School (0.3 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 57% maths); Kenilworth Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 57% reading, 50% maths); and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 77% maths).

Monksmead School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

33.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (46%), Mixed (10%) and Asian (9%).

In 2026, 24 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 25 (12%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station, about 1050 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kenilworth House (near), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 299 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Monksmead School issued 9 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Monksmead School are Yavneh College (0.2 miles), Elstree Screen Arts Academy (0.4 miles) and Hertswood Academy (0.8 miles).