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Monkwray Junior School

Goodgraded 06/07/2023Ages 7–11116 pupilsDoes not apply
Whitehaven, CA28 9DT
Cumberland

Monkwray Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Whitehaven, within the Cumberland local authority. The school has around 116 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/07/2023, Monkwray Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Whitehaven can view Monkwray Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Whitehaven (CA28 9DT), Monkwray Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals36.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-67%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Whitehaven
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St Begh's Catholic Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miKells Infant School0.4 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary School0.5 miSt Gregory and St Patrick's Catholic Infant SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt James' CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.9 miSt James' CofE Junior SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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