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Monkwray Junior School

Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, CA28 9DT
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Monkwray Junior School
Whitehaven, CA28 9DT
116 Pupils
140 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
37.90% FSM %
57 Boys
59 Girls
About Monkwray Junior School

Monkwray Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 116 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Danielle Willis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Kells and Sandwith
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074500
URN 112170
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter McQuade Chair of Governors 03/10/2022 03/10/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Alana Brown-Telfer Governor 22/11/2021 21/11/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Leanne Jackson Governor 12/12/2024 11/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Johnston Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Revd Mandy Jones Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Appointed by LA
Mrs Angela Norman Governor 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Neil Regan Governor 22/05/2023 18/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Pamela Telford Governor 03/10/2024 02/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Watson Governor 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Monkwray Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Whitehaven, Cumberland.
Monkwray Junior School has 116 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
Monkwray Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Monkwray Junior School is Mrs Danielle Willis.
Monkwray Junior School is at Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, CA28 9DT, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Monkwray Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Monkwray Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Danielle Willis
Monkwray Brow, Whitehaven, CA28 9DT
01946696790
www.monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk
Location
CA28 9DT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112170
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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