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Nun Monkton Foundation
Primary School
Be Curious, Be Brave and Believe
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Nursery
Our school nursery takes children from their 3rd birthday and we offer flexible 15 and 30 hours provision.
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About Us
Welcome To Our School
Welcome from headteacher
We are really pleased that you have visited our website to find out more about our gem of a school, set in a beautiful village, yet only a few minutes’ drive from the A59 York to Harrogate road a place where myself and all the staff are proud to belong to.
This is an exceptionally happy and friendly school, where children and staff have superb rapport and work together to ensure children develop and thrive. Every pupil is welcomed and supported with their development and learning journey. We have high expectations of children’s behaviour and effort, so an excellent work ethic and exemplary behaviour is evident from the minute you step through the door. Our skilled and talented staff encourage and motivate each pupil through providing activities which make learning fun. We are committed to outdoor learning, so every child participates in weekly forest school activities – as a result, our pupils develop superb life skills of working collaboratively, problem solving, delegation, perseverance and enthusiasm for ‘having a go.’
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We are very proud of our school and the high standard of achievements we produce (18th best- performing school in North Yorkshire in 2024). Our school is an excellent choice for families looking for smaller classes – currently we have three classes with an average number of 13 pupils in each. This means there is highly personalised and ambitious learning for children in a warm, caring and nurturing community environment. Staff have an exceptionally good understanding of each pupil’s needs and strengths.
This small village school is set in an idyllic village, where cows graze on the Village Green and most children walk, scoot, cycle (or sometime even ride a pony) to and from school. Although many of our pupils live in the village, we welcome children from further afield who, along with their families, are made very welcome in the school and local community.
If you are looking for a school where every child is known well and nurtured by talented staff, where they are supported by other kind, well-behaved children, where a calm purposeful environment prevails, where children are enthusiastic about learning more and make really good progress, then please do contact us to arrange a visit. We would be delighted to show you round and discuss in more detail what we have to offer.
Our Motto
Be Curious, Be Brave and Believe
Be Brave
Be Brave
Believe
The word ‘curious’ came from the staff who encourage pupils to be curious within their learning journey. We ensure children ask questions and seek answers to give them a deep understanding of the taught subjects. At Nun Monkton, we do not leave questions unanswered, we push to find them and seek solutions, giving the pupils the very best education.
The word ‘brave’ came from the pupils who expressed a need for them to be brave when faced with challenges. They understand the importance of learning and enjoy being challenged. Children strive to achieve the very best, and know that the best learning experiences come from when we strive to achieve and are determined to succeed.
The word ‘believe’ came from our governing body. They believe in the school and want the very best for the pupils who attend Nun Monkton Foundation Primary school. They believe in each individual, and in turn, staff believe in pupils and pupils believe in themselves. The school community support one another to achieve their true potential, and pupils are provided with the best learning environment to succeed.
Our Motto
Be Curious, Be Brave and Believe
Be Brave
The word ‘curious’ came from the staff who encourage pupils to be curious within their learning journey. We ensure children ask questions and seek answers to give them a deep understanding of the taught subjects. At Nun Monkton, we do not leave questions unanswered, we push to find them and seek solutions, giving the pupils the very best education.
Be Brave
The word ‘brave’ came from the pupils who expressed a need for them to be brave when faced with challenges. They understand the importance of learning and enjoy being challenged. Children strive to achieve the very best, and know that the best learning experiences come from when we strive to achieve and are determined to succeed.
Believe
The word ‘believe’ came from our governing body. They believe in the school and want the very best for the pupils who attend Nun Monkton Foundation Primary school. They believe in each individual, and in turn, staff believe in pupils and pupils believe in themselves. The school community support one another to achieve their true potential, and pupils are provided with the best learning environment to succeed.
Visiting
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“We love the warm and nurturing relationships between the teachers and the children and between the children themselves – the school is very good at encouraging kind, respectful and tolerant behaviour”
“A strength of the school is the way all age ranges get on and look after each other. The confidence boost that gives quieter children is lovely”
“We love how the school is a big part of the community and gets involved with things such as Bake sales at the Open Gardens, Maypole dancing at Feast Day, Services in Church”.
“Kindness oozes at Nun Monkton and all the children are so caring to each other.”
“The close relationship that they have with their teachers, meaning their teacher becomes someone that they can talk to. The welcoming nature of the teacher on the school gates is wonderful. The children feel happy and safe at school.”