Welcome to our website!

Monkleigh Primary School is located between the towns of Bideford & Great Torrington in the small village of Monkleigh. The original school dates back to 1875, but has had various extensions since that time. We have large grounds with wonderful views over the rolling Devon countryside. On average, we have between 70 and 80 children who are taught in 3 mixed age classes.

The school has marvellous outdoor facilities with a large playground, playing field, and many outdoor activities available for the children, including a sand pit, outdoor stage, log ship, log train, covered shelters and a new sensory garden.

The school is also very well equipped to teach ICT, with 28 laptops available for the children to use.

We aim to be a welcoming and friendly school where children, staff, parents & governors work together to provide a happy & stimulating working environment.

We hope you find our web site interesting. If you would like to come and visit our school, please do contact us to arrange a time.

School News:

The whole school took part in a Science day, with activities on an Olympic theme. Please browse to the class pages to see more photos of their exciting day!

Forest School

All of the children are taking part in Forest Schools on Mondays or Thursdays. Please browse to our Forest School page to see photos of their adventures!

Monkleigh Primary Forest School

Cross Country

Monkleigh School are hosting their first ever cross country event. We have invited eleven local schools from our learning community to join us. The event will take place on Friday 9th March at 1pm. The children will be running in 8 separate races aound local farm land.

Some of the children from Monkleigh School have been taking part in the 'Gliddon and Squire Cross Country League.' They have been braving the cold, wet weather on Sunday mornings to run in the local races. They have shown great spirit and determination, and together have made a fantastic team of runners.

The whole school took part in a 'skipping' day, when they learnt from a visiting 'skipping expert', Jamie how to do various styles of skipping and tricks.

Please go to:

Monkleigh Primary School Sports Page

to see more photos.

All the children can now have a red hoody, to wear for forest school, outside P.E. or sporting events. The children are kept really warm in them, and they look really smart!

Our new school garden

Over the summer holidays, a beautiful new garden has been created at Monkleigh School. The children can spend time in the garden at playtime, using the stepping stones, benches and tables, and chatting amongst the new plants which will soon grow to become a more established garden.

The 'Friends of Monkleigh School' provided funds for new benches and tables in the school garden. For news, pictures and coming events, please go to our webpage:

Friends of Monkleigh School