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Kings Monkton School, Cardiff

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Kings Monkton School details

Address:
Kings Monkton School
6 West Grove, Cardiff CF24 3XL
Telephone:
029 2048 2854
Fax:
029 2049 0484
Email:
mail@kingsmonkton.org.uk
Website:
www.kingsmonkton.org.uk/ school_primary.asp
Authority:
Cardiff
Gender of entry:
Mixed
Age range:
2-11
Number of students:
150
Affiliation:
ISA
Last inspection:
November 2003. Read the full inspection report.

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ISC accredited

General information

Headteacher: G J Evans.

Staff: 9 (men 1, women 8).

Background: Founded in 1870; purpose-built buildings close to Cardiff city centre. Excellent facilities and well resourced, particularly in the area of ICT.Broad and balanced curriculum; generally follows national curriculum, although pupils are taught French from age of four. Wide range of sporting activities; some have represented their sport at both county and national level. Extra-curricular activities include judo, fencing, chess, drama, dance and gymnastics. Kings Monkton is a centre for local activities, with its premises being used by number of organisations. The school also supports specific charities and raises about £5,000 annually for good causes. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 6pm. Ethos: 'Success, tolerance and harmony.' .

Approach to discipline: Comprehensive discipline policy and code of conduct promote a sense of community and shared values. Self-discipline is encouraged and good behaviour rewarded.

Uniform: Navy blazer, blue/green tie, green/white blouse, green/white summer dress.

Special needs: School offers support to pupils identified as having a special need. Part-time special needs teacher offers one-to-one help. Special provision for gifted and talented pupils.

Inspection: November 2003: 'Pupils reach good standards in relation to their ability and their attainment is above the national average for schools with a similar ability range. They also reach good standards in their personal development. The very good support and guidance offered to all pupils and the positive response of pupils create a school in which success, tolerance and harmony are key features. The school has few weak features.'

Secondary schools: Kings Monkton School (25 pupils).

Boys' age range: 2 to 11.

Girls' age range: 2 to 11.

Before-school care: 0800-0900.

After-school care: 1530-1800.

Selection procedures: Standardised tests for pupils aged seven and older; informal assessment for younger pupils.

Day pupils: 150.

Average class size (Year 5): 14.

Subjects taught at seven: 11.

Subjects taught at 11: 11.

All teachers hold teaching qualifications?: Y.

Teachers with degrees: 9.

Specialist teachers used: PE, music, French.

Subjects taught in addition to national curriculum: French.

Sports offered: Football, rugby, netball, swimming, cricket, rounders, hockey, athletics, gymnastics.

On-site sports facilities: Only gymnastics.

Off-site sports facilities: All other sports are taught off-site in public facilities.

Percentage receiving instrumental tuition (Year 5): 54%.

Daily act of collective worship?: N.

Pupils sit SATs?: Y.

SATs results provided by QCA-approved body?: Y.

Common entrance?: N.

Major scholarships won: Every year a number of primary pupils win major scholarships to our senior school.

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