Is Monks Risborough CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 16 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 71st of 177 primary schools in Buckinghamshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Monks Risborough CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 58% of pupils at Monks Risborough CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Monks Risborough CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Monks Risborough CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Monks Risborough CofE Primary School

Peters Lane, Princes Risborough, HP27 9LZ

Local ranking71st of 177 primary schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

218

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 June 2026. Figures last updated 17 August 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 16 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 58.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 63.0%
Writing (Expected): 63.0%
Maths (Expected): 71.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 58.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 24

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 209
Boys: 108 (50%)
Girls: 108 (50%)
Capacity: 218 (99% full)
SEND: 21.1%
FSM Eligible: 17.2%
EAL: 4.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,955/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.2%
White Other: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.4%
Asian Pakistani: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 1.0%

79.2%

White British

4.3%

White Other

3.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01844345590

slt@monks.org.uk

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Peters Lane

Princes Risborough, South East

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Administrative

URN: 110434
UKPRN: 10075715
Establishment No.: 3046

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