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Monk's Walk School
Goodgraded 20/09/2023Ages 11–181,436 pupilsNone
Monk's Walk School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Welwyn Garden City, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,436 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/09/2023, Monk's Walk School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.8 and 54% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Welwyn Garden City can view Monk's Walk School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence22.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.4%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 850.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths52%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry41%
EBacc average point score4.57
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 38.3
Value added+0.02Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
Retention95%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Welwyn Garden City
All schools in Welwyn Garden City →Knightsfield SchoolGood · 0.2 miTenterfield Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miHomerswood Primary and Nursery School0.4 miWelwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.5 miSherrardswood School0.6 miTemplewood Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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