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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’re delighted you’ve visited our website to learn more about our wonderful village school – a true gem set in beautiful surroundings, just minutes from the A59 between York and Harrogate. It is a place that I, along with all the staff and school community, am incredibly proud to be part of.
Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School is a happy, friendly school where children and staff share a strong sense of teamwork and mutual respect. Every pupil is welcomed, valued, and supported on their individual learning journey. We have high expectations for behaviour and effort, and visitors often comment on the calm, purposeful atmosphere that’s evident the moment you step through the door.
Our talented and dedicated staff make learning exciting and engaging, encouraging every child to reach their full potential. We’re passionate about outdoor learning, and all pupils take part in weekly forest school sessions. These experiences help children build essential life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance, and confidence in trying new things.
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We’re very proud of our pupil’s achievements and the staff team we have at Nun Monkton. In 2024, we were ranked the 18th best-performing school in North Yorkshire. With just three classes and an excellent child-teacher ratio, our small size allows for highly personalised learning within a caring, nurturing community. Staff know every child well, understanding their strengths and supporting their growth.
Our school’s idyllic setting adds to its charm: cows graze on the Village Green, and many children walk, scoot, cycle, or even ride their ponies to school! While many of our pupils live locally, we warmly welcome families from further afield who quickly become part of our close-knit school and village community.
If you’re looking for a school where every child is known and valued, where learning is joyful, and where children thrive both academically and personally, we would love to meet you. Please do get in touch to arrange a visit — we’d be delighted to show you around and share more about what makes our school so special.
Mrs Lauren Evans
Interim Executive Headteacher
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.”