Welcome to
Monkwood Primary School
Proud to be Monkwood.
Welcome from the Headteacher
Monkwood Primary School is emerging as a vibrant and challenging learning community that has just embarked on a new and exciting 21st-century educational challenge. Simply put; it’s a great place to be.
It is our intention that all our pupils have the drive, ambition and aspiration to achieve, and this underpins all that we do. It is seen and felt in our physical environment and in the way that we behave and relate to each other. Through this ethos, we intend that our whole community feels valued and supported and committed to this ideal.
Pupils are given opportunities through the curriculum to succeed in their aspirations, whether academic or vocational. First-hand learning and inspirational teaching lie at the heart of our core mission and purpose. We aim to celebrate achievement and recognise success as often as we can…
Latest News

Dissecting in Y6 Science
In Class 15, pupils have been learning about the heart and its important role in the body as part of

Inspirational Figures in Y6
Recently, Y6 have been learning about inspirational people who have made a difference in the world. This week, they focused

Learning from the Past – A Visit from an Ex Miner
Last week, Year 6 enjoyed a fascinating talk from ex-miner Mr Adrian Hughes as part of their Miners’ Strike learning.

Learning Through Play in Class 1!
In Class 1, we’ve been busy finding the letters in our names and building CVC words using Lego bricks. A

Police Visit FS2
Today, FS2 had some very special visitors as part of our “Can You Take Care of Me?” topic, learning all

Industrial Revolution in Y5
In History, Y5 have been learning about how the Industrial Revolution changed society. They explored maps and census data to