Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a close-knit school where pupils are known well as individuals and thrive in a caring environment. Reading is prioritised and pupils achieve well, with results at key stage 2 often above national averages. The school provides rich experiences like residential visits, musical instrument lessons, and performances to help all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, try new things and build confidence.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional focus on reading and phonics with strong early success for pupils
- Outstanding attendance rates and significantly low persistent absence through well-targeted family support
- Calm, purposeful behaviour in lessons with pupils showing respect and kindness
- Strong inclusive practice with timely identification and support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Rich experiences including residential visits, performances at York Minster, and music lessons for all pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Further strengthen pupils' spelling, handwriting and multiplication fluency
- Ensure teachers move pupils on to new learning at exactly the right time - some pupils move too quickly or slowly
- Increase consistency of high-quality interactions from staff in early years
- Make school improvement priorities more specific so success can be measured more clearly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open, positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, musical instrument lessons, sports participation, performance events at York Minster, Houses of Parliament visits, feast day community service
Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School is a warm, nurturing school where pupils feel happy and safe. The school maintains high attendance, strong behaviour, and above-average achievement at key stage 2.
At a Glance
10.8%
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 remained stable at around 83%. Maths has remained stable at around 83%. Writing has improved from 86% to 100%.
Class Sizes
12.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
40 pupils
45 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - North Yorkshire
Places available
7,282
Applications
5,050
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across North Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.83513%
Overall absence
5.88235%
Persistent absence
34
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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