Monkston Primary School, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "Monkston Primary School's pupils have devised the‘ Monkston Values’, which they believe are important to being a great citizen. The aim is for us all to follow these values in our daily lives."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Monkston Primary School. We support our pupils to build resilience, work collaboratively and develop a lifelong curiosity for learning. Opened in 2001, Monkston provides an environment in which both pupils and staff are challenged to achieve their very best and are genuinely valued for their contributions."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open evening on Tuesday 17 November 2026, an admissions event on Wednesday 25 November 2026 and an admissions event on Monday 30 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Monkston Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Milton Keynes and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 82% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Monkston Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 23 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Monkston Primary School are St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths); Heronshill School and Nursery (0.7 miles, Good); Broughton Fields Primary School (0.8 miles); and Broughton Fields Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths).

Monkston Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

Monkston Primary School is one of 7 schools run by Kingsbridge Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 83% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 36.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (37%), Asian (18%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 48 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 3 (0.7%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Bow Brickhill Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Brinklow Roundabout West (eastbound), 270 metres away.

In 2024/25, Monkston Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Monkston Primary School are Kents Hill Park all-through school (0.5 miles), Oakgrove School (0.6 miles), Walton High (1.1 miles) and Brooklands Academy (1.3 miles).