Academy in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
| Monk's Walk School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| Knightsfield Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL England | |
| Coordinates | 51°49′11″N 0°12′41″W / 51.81985°N 0.21136°W / 51.81985; -0.21136 |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 1964; 61 years ago (1964) |
| Department for Education URN | 138632 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head teacher | Matt Grinyer |
| Staff | 185 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,324 |
| Houses | 4 (Bell, Durrell, Carson, Kroto) |
| Colour(s) | Blue and White |
| Website | http://www.monkswalk.herts.sch.uk/ |
Monk's Walk School is a secondary school with academy status located on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England. It opened in 1964 and became an Academy in 2012. The school's motto is: "Excellence for All".
The school's annual student intake is approximately 220 eleven- and twelve-year-olds of both sexes, with 1,324 students throughout the school. It also has approximately 185 teachers and staff.
Alumni
- Hannah Botterman, Bristol Bears Women and England women's national rugby union team player
- David Button, West Bromwich Albion F.C. goalkeeper
- Alesha Dixon, singer, rapper, dancer, television personality and author
- Louise Fiddes, swimmer and Paralympics gold medallist
- Tom Lewis, golfer
- Jaguar Skills, DJ
- Lisa Snowdon, television and radio presenter and model
- Abubakar Salim, actor and video-game voice actor
References
- "BBC - Domesday Reloaded: MONK'S WALK SCHOOL". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- "Monk's Walk School catchment area and reviews | School Guide".
- "Best Women's Rugby Player". rugby22.com. 8 May 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- Hemmings, Mark (4 June 2010). "New Spurs deal for Welwyn Garden City's David Button". Welwyn Hatfield Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- "Alesha Dixon and Fearne Cotton film documentary at Welwyn Garden City school". Welwyn Hatfield Times. 24 August 2009. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- Hemmings, Mark (16 September 2011). "Tom Lewis joins golf's professional ranks". Welwyn Hatfield Times. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- "Area Guide: Wonderful Welwyn Garden City explored". Herts Advertiser. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- Sheldon, Liberty (22 June 2022). "TV presenter and model Lisa Snowdon's little known life in Herts". Herts Live. Retrieved 29 November 2024.