Monk's Walk School
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| Monk's Walk School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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Knightsfield , , AL8 7NL | |
| Coordinates | 51°49′11″N 0°12′41″W / 51.81985°N 0.21136°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | 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[1] and became an Academy in 2012.[2] 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
[edit]- Hannah Botterman, Bristol Bears Women and England women's national rugby union team player[3]
- David Button, West Bromwich Albion F.C. goalkeeper[4]
- Alesha Dixon, singer, rapper, dancer, television personality and author[5]
- Louise Fiddes, swimmer and Paralympics gold medallist[citation needed]
- Tom Lewis, golfer[6]
- Jaguar Skills, DJ[7]
- Lisa Snowdon, television and radio presenter and model[8][better source needed]
- Abubakar Salim, actor and video-game voice actor[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
