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Monksmead School
Hillside Avenue, Monksmead School, Borehamwood WD6 1HL
Monksmead School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 200 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In March 2012 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress, Attendance and Finances.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is excellent. Progress in writing is poor.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is quite high.
Attainment: About average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
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