Monkspath Junior and Infant School, Solihull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Monkspath is an exceptionally inclusive school where every child is known, valued and supported to succeed. The school combines strong academic achievement with excellent pastoral care - pupils not only progress well academically but also develop confidence, resilience and the personal skills they need for life beyond school. Staff create a calm, welcoming environment where behaviour is positive and attendance is well above average.
Key Strengths
- Pupils make excellent progress with outcomes consistently above national averages, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- Strong attendance rates and positive behaviour throughout the school, with a calm, orderly and welcoming environment
- Extremely caring and inclusive culture where all pupils, whatever their background, are known and supported to thrive
- Leaders prioritise safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, with pastoral care being a particular strength
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers' checks on understanding do not always lead to mistakes being corrected immediately, slowing some pupils' progress
- In early years, planned activities do not always focus consistently on intended skill development and mistakes are not always spotted quickly enough
- Some curriculum changes are still being embedded consistently across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Monkspath Junior and Infant School is a strong performing school where pupils make excellent progress through a broad, balanced curriculum and benefit from a caring, inclusive culture that places their wellbeing at the heart of everything.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 91%. Maths has declined from 92% to 88%. Writing has remained stable at around 90%.
Class Sizes
27.5
Avg class size
28.6
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
25
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
119%
Over capacity
703 pupils
589 capacity
114 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Solihull
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,115
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.39136%
Overall absence
4.57875%
Persistent absence
546
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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